About This Camera
Camera Location & Hazard Overview
Finchley Road meets Hendon Way close to Henlys Corner and Temple Fortune, an area named for the medieval Knights Templar sub-manor that once stood here — Finchley Road connects this junction all the way down to Swiss Cottage in Camden.
Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends
Heavy traffic builds from 07:00 as Finchley Road commuters head toward central London alongside Hendon Way and Henlys Corner through-traffic, peaking around 09:15. This junction can back up significantly given its role connecting several major routes, and evening traffic from 16:30 often persists later given the sheer volume converging.
Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement
Standard camera enforcement applies on both Finchley Road and Hendon Way through this junction. Given the complexity of traffic movements, signal timing and lane discipline are closely monitored. ULEZ applies across Barnet 24/7; check tfl.gov.uk/ulez if unsure about your vehicle's compliance.
Road Closures & Alternative Routes
Little realistic alternative exists here given this junction's role connecting Finchley Road, Hendon Way and the wider Henlys Corner interchange — most regular users simply allow extra time. Given the number of routes converging here, a serious collision often needs a car accident solicitor to unpick exactly which vehicle had right of way, particularly where Finchley Road traffic meets the Henlys Corner interchange directly.
Driver Safety & Local Tips
This junction effectively extends the Henlys Corner congestion picture further south — if you're planning a journey down Finchley Road toward Swiss Cottage, check this camera alongside Henlys Corner itself for the fullest picture.
ULEZ & Emissions
The London Borough of Barnet operates entirely within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which is active 24/7, every day of the year. Non-compliant vehicles (pre-Euro 6 diesel / pre-Euro 4 petrol) face a £12.50 daily charge. No Congestion Charge applies in this borough. Check your vehicle compliance at tfl.gov.uk/ulez.
Parking near Finchley Road/Hendon Way, North London
Temple Fortune, right by this Finchley Road junction, has its own local shopping parade with on-street CPZ bays serving both residents and visitors — Barnet's MiPermit system manages both permit types with virtual visitor vouchers requiring nothing to display. This junction's proximity to Henlys Corner means through-traffic occasionally spills into search-for-parking behaviour on nearby streets during peak congestion, so allow extra time if visiting during a busy period. Golders Green's Sabbath-influenced parking pattern also affects streets this close to the neighbourhood. barnet.gov.uk/parking.
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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