About This Camera
Camera Location & Hazard Overview
This camera covers the eastbound off-slip near Charlie Brown's roundabout, one of North East London's most recognisable junctions, named after a nearby pub long since gone but still lending its name to this significant interchange between Redbridge and Waltham Forest. Locals still refer to this junction by the old pub's name, a small but genuine piece of North East London road folklore.
Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends
Vehicles leaving the main carriageway for local Woodford and Redbridge destinations build traffic steadily here, with the slip road itself generally flowing well unless the roundabout ahead is already congested, in which case queuing can extend back onto this exact stretch within a fairly short space of time. Roadworks scheduled anywhere near Charlie Brown's roundabout tend to have a disproportionate effect here too, even at some distance from the actual works themselves, and a stalled vehicle on this slip road often needs prompt roadside assistance given how quickly the queue builds behind it.
Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement
ANPR covers this slip road closely given its role as a merge point onto Charlie Brown's roundabout, with average speed monitoring continuing onto the main carriageway itself as part of the wider North East London arterial network. Standard Red Route restrictions apply along the slip road itself, with additional signage managing the merge onto the roundabout ahead.
Road Closures & Alternative Routes
If this slip road is backed up, staying on the main carriageway a little longer before finding an alternative exit is often quicker than joining an already-congested queue here. Regular users of this slip road generally know within a glance whether the roundabout ahead is worth joining that particular moment. Regular users of this slip road generally know within a glance whether the roundabout ahead is worth joining at that particular moment.
Driver Safety & Local Tips
Charlie Brown's roundabout has a considerable reputation locally — if this slip road looks clear but you know the roundabout itself is busy, timing your exit carefully can save a genuine few minutes.
ULEZ & Emissions
Redbridge has sat inside the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone since it went London-wide in August 2023, with the £12.50 daily charge running 24/7 across the whole borough including the A12 and A406 corridors. Check your specific vehicle at tfl.gov.uk/ulez before travelling.
Parking near C/Browns E/B Off-Slip, North London
Near Charlie Brown's roundabout, on-street parking is extremely limited given the junction's complexity and the proximity of Epping Forest rather than residential streets. If you're visiting Epping Forest itself, the forest's own car parks are the practical option, some free and some charged depending on location. Redbridge Council's CPZ covers residential streets back towards Woodford, typically Monday to Saturday daytime, though these are some distance from the roundabout itself. Full details: redbridge.gov.uk/parking, or the Corporation of London's site for Epping Forest car parks specifically. The forest's own car parks remain the sensible choice for anyone visiting Epping Forest specifically.
If on-street parking is hard to find, apps like JustPark and YourParkingSpace let you pre-book a private driveway or car park nearby — typically from around £2–£6 per hour or £10–£25 per day depending on how central the location is.
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