Is it fair to be arrested for my reckless operation charge?

I was arrested today for reckless operation of a motor vehicle. This is what happened. I was stuck behind a person who was driving well below the speed limit, and we were at a stop light both turning right. When the light turned green I hit the gas and pulled into the far lane while the slow person took the close lane (both our lanes going the same direction). When I hit the gas my tires squeaked off the line and I accelerated quickly thru the turn and up to about 40 mph (35 mph zone). I then let up off the gas and drove normally for about a half a mile until I noticed the police lights behind me.

The officer said that when the tires squealed it was reckless op. I was arrested, taken downtown, finger printed, photographed, and my car was impounded. After processing me they had me sign a subpoena that I would show up in court on the second, and let me go.

I haven’t had ANY tickets since February of 2005 (speeding 8 miles over the limit). I’ve been pulled over 3 times in the last year, each time for no front license plate (my car sticks out). I have NO other felonies or crimes whatsoever on my record, and am a rather upstanding citizen (volunteer camp counselor, pre-med student, good friend, and I haven’t missed a day of work ever at my government job).

My question is simple. Do you think that the officer was justified in arresting me?