About This Camera
Camera Location & Hazard Overview
Chalkers Corner sits at the meeting of several significant roads on the edge of Richmond and Twickenham, and this camera covers one of the borough's more complex junctions, where traffic from multiple directions converges before heading further south west. The interchange's layout makes it a genuinely important checkpoint for drivers navigating this part of Richmond upon Thames. a junction that regularly features in local drivers' mental map of the area's quieter routes.
Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends
The morning sees congestion build sharply as commuters converge from Richmond, Twickenham and the surrounding areas, with this junction rarely experiencing genuinely free-flowing conditions during a normal weekday. The evening rush follows a similar pattern in reverse, typically remaining heavy until well past 6pm before finally easing off. and this notoriously complex junction's multiple approaches have long been a source of the kind of collision behind a road traffic accident claim for unfamiliar drivers.
Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement
Both average speed cameras and yellow box junction markings operate here given how prone this junction is to becoming blocked during peak hours. ULEZ ANPR cameras remain active given the road's position fully within the expanded zone that covers the whole of Richmond upon Thames borough at all times. This complex junction's multiple approaches have long been a source of the kind of collision behind a car crash claim for unfamiliar drivers.
Road Closures & Alternative Routes
Given Chalkers Corner's position at the convergence of several routes, there's no simple diversion for anyone genuinely needing to pass through this junction. For short local trips only, the surrounding residential streets provide an alternative, though they add distance without necessarily saving time. and this complex interchange's multiple approach roads have long been a source of the kind of collision behind a road traffic accident claim for unfamiliar drivers.
Driver Safety & Local Tips
This junction's multiple exits can confuse drivers unfamiliar with the area — decide on your exit well in advance, since late lane changes here are a frequent cause of minor incidents among those navigating it for the first time.
ULEZ & Emissions
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames operates entirely within the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), active 24/7. Non-compliant vehicles face a £12.50 daily charge. No Congestion Charge applies here. Check your vehicle compliance at tfl.gov.uk/ulez.
Parking near Chalkers Corner, Richmond
Chalkers Corner sits within a Richmond upon Thames CPZ, though this complex junction itself has no parking given its role as a major interchange — the surrounding residential streets in Richmond and Twickenham carry standard weekday permit hours. Visitor parking uses Richmond's scratchcard system or RingGo. There's no major public car park directly here; most parking is genuinely on nearby residential streets a short walk from the junction. Single yellow lines near the interchange restrict stopping at all times given safety considerations. Richmond's CPZ map and permit information sit at richmond.gov.uk/parking for the surrounding residential area. Chalkers Corner's multiple approach roads mean permit rules can differ from one side street to the next, so residents visiting friends nearby always check the exact entry sign rather than assuming a blanket zone.
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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