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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: Francis on July 31, 2025, 12:59:50 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.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/1
The sign is clear: prohibition exempts 'local buses' only.
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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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is the sign still enforceable?
Yes, but much depends on the size of the bus stop area and the maintenance of the carriageway markings.
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 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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