The Defendant appealed the trial magistrate’s decision to sustain the charged violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-15-11 (laned roadways). The Defendant argued that he did not have a fair opportunity to present his case because the trial magistrate appeared late to court. The Panel held that the trial transcript illustrates both that the Defendant had an opportunity to present his argument and that the trial magistrate considered the Defendant’s testimony before making a decision. Accordingly, the Panel held that the Defendant had a fair opportunity to make his case and upheld the trial magistrate’s decision to sustain the violation.