I had this a few years ago. Two Dougco Sheriffs were checking for speeders and kind of blocked a lane a bit as they were sitting next to each other in one of the two turn lanes on to Lincoln. I decided not to get in their way and crossed a solid white line (there was no traffic anywhere around) and then I made my turn only to see one of the deputies behind me with the lights on. Pulled me over and said I changed lanes over a solid line which was a good 100 yds prior to the intersection where there were no other cars. Anyway, I told him I was trying to give them space. He then asks if I have any other offenses he could write me a ticket for instead of a 3 point ticket for crossing a solid white line. Not able to come up with anything I jokingly told him i had a star on my windshield (literally smaller than a dime) and he said that would work. No points and the fine was $45 instead of the $120 the ticket would have been for crossing a white solid line. Sounded good at the time but as he started walking away, I was kind of pissed and felt like it was nothing more than a money grab.

If these two weren't parked illegally in the first place, I never would have crossed the solid line.

I guess in the end, no points and $45 out of my wallet is better than what he could have done if he was a total dick. I think this way they piss you off just enough to not launch a formal complaint and they get revenue.