well, technically it looks like they were within the letter of the law to issue you a violation. but it is obviously a chickenshit violation...like issuing speeding citations for 1 above the speed limit. what's worse is that it was done with the intent of extortion - how does that differentiate them from the criminals they are looking to catch?
but one question - sabi mo traffic was heavy. were you obstructing bus traffic etc. to stop and ask for directions?