Would taking the lane apply to left turns as well. I recently pulled up along side of a pick up truck in a left turn only lane (I was on his right). When the light changed, we both turned left, and I was well to his right. I didn't see a problem with any of this but after making the turn, he put his window down and shouted "if your going to ride on the street stay in the lane". Was I really at fault, I didn't think so.