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       #Post#: 83530--------------------------------------------------
       Hounslow, code 47 stopped in a bus stop, Commerce Road
   DIR By: Francis
       Date: July 30, 2025, 6:59 pm
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       I parked a coach at a bus stop (I was doing a private hire
       pickup nearby) and received a PCN. Normally, coaches are able to
       use bus stops but I guess that's not the case in Hounslow. The
       image provided by the council shows a sticker on the sign; is
       the sign still enforceable?
       Also, the colour of the vehicle is wrong on the PCN but I assume
       this is immaterial?
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       #Post#: 83531--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Hounslow, code 47 stopped in a bus stop, Commerce Road
   DIR By: fraser.mitchell
       Date: July 30, 2025, 7:08 pm
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       > is the sign still enforceable?
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       Yes, but much depends on the size of the bus stop area and the
       maintenance of the carriageway markings.
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       > Also, the colour of the vehicle is wrong on the PCN but I
       assume this is immaterial?
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       Yes, totally immaterial
       Please look at this GSV view telling us exactly where you
       parked.
  HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ng7QVYXsYB47FVFi7
       The bus stop is 27 metres long, so the presence of only one sign
       by the shelter can be criticised.
       #Post#: 83549--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Hounslow, code 47 stopped in a bus stop, Commerce Road
   DIR By: Francis
       Date: July 31, 2025, 5:13 am
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       I parked at the end of the bay where the dropped kerb is. I
       deliberately parked far from the signpost because I wanted to
       keep the area clear for the local bus route.
       #Post#: 83551--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Hounslow, code 47 stopped in a bus stop, Commerce Road
   DIR By: H C Andersen
       Date: July 31, 2025, 5:20 am
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       'Normally, coaches are able to use bus stops'
       Your understanding regarding whether as a general rule you may
       park at a 'Bus Stop' is wrong, I'm surprised you think this as I
       would have thought that if you have a PSV licence this would
       form part of the learning/test:
       “local bus”
       a public service vehicle used for the provision of a local
       service not being an excursion or tour.
  HTML https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/1
       The sign is clear: prohibition exempts 'local buses' only.
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