problems in scotland

[jenniejen]

back in january i was pulled in stranraer by a female office claiming that 2 of her colleagues had apparently seen me overtaking on a single solid white line, she clearly stated that she had not seen me do this but was going to deal with this by way of a fixed penalty.
now i thought ok i dont remember that and went on my merry way.
anyway after a rather good holiday in northern ireland i came home and realised i had lost my slip so decided to wait for the reminder so i could take my punishment.
when that came through i was now being done for overtaking on a double solid white line !!!
confused i wrote to them asking for photographic evidence, which never arrived.
then in june i recieved a summons and all the paperwork with it now claiming i had overtaken on a double solid white line with hatch markings in !!!
the summery of evidence also was a complete load of poo,yet still no photographic evidence.
it claimed that the officers in the unmarked car had seen me driving horrifically, in heavy traffic and severe fog.
well there was no traffic, there wasnt a cloud in the sky and i didnt exceed 50mph at any point. the only thing that was true was that i did overtake a car with a trailer. most certainly not on any type of road markings.
so i sent off another request for photographic evidence, a request under the freedom of information for all documentation in relation to my case and a letter stating that i was not happy with any of their actions so far.
nevertheless i recieved another summons stating i must appear in court in november because i had plead not guilty (i did no such thing !)yet nothing i have requested has been forthcoming.
now dont get me wrong if i have done this and they prove without a doubt that i did then i'll take my punishment however i get the distinct impression that i am being taken the pee out of.
has anyone got any advice for me in how i deal with this ??

[Ethel]

What makes you think there is photographic evidence?

There may not be.

You'll just have to state your case in court - it seems as if it is eye witness evidence only

[bednobs]

overtaking on a single or double white line is not illegal per se anyway

[samrolfe]

Can I suggest you research the date and location with the local weather chaps? There is a record kept of weather for any particular time and if as you say it was fine and clear, then this would obviously put the officers in question in a bad light (excuse the pun).

[Panic Button]

Bednobs is technically correct, in that part of Highway Code rule 129 says:

You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.

However I hardly think that is relevant here.