Sorry SDownler, but it sounds like you deserve the ticket. There’s no such thing as an “emergency lane.” What you describe is called a crosswalk and it’s intended for pedestrians. Sounds like you don’t do much walking. It’s fine to roll forward after you stop, but you must come to a complete stop before the crosswalk first, then creep forward. If you’ve ever been a pedestrian, especially while trying to push a baby stroller, walk with an elderly person, or walk a dog, you would learn to hate those who do not stop before the crosswalk too.