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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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is the sign still enforceable?
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?
Yes, totally immaterial

Please look at this GSV view telling us exactly where you parked.
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.
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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.
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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.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/1

The sign is clear: prohibition exempts 'local buses' only.
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