About This Camera
Camera Location & Hazard Overview
Twickenham Road meets Kew Road at a junction that carries heavy commuter traffic moving between Richmond, Twickenham and the wider South Circular corridor. This camera covers a stretch where local residential traffic regularly merges with the steady flow of vehicles using Kew Road as a key route towards Central London and the surrounding areas. a junction that regularly features in local drivers' mental map of the area's quieter routes.
Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends
Congestion ramps up quickly from around 7:30am as commuters converge on Richmond and beyond, with congestion typically holding through until mid-morning on a normal weekday. The evening rush mirrors this pattern in reverse, usually building from 4:30pm and continuing through much of the early evening as traffic disperses towards Twickenham. with this stretch between two town centres rarely producing anything more dramatic than the odd misjudged merge.
Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement
Continuous camera enforcement covers this stretch of Kew Road, applying the posted limit through this busy section. ULEZ ANPR cameras remain active given the road's position fully within the expanded zone that covers the whole of Richmond upon Thames borough throughout the day and night without exception. A misjudged merge between the two town centres is an occasional but genuine contributor to this stretch's car accident claim tally.
Road Closures & Alternative Routes
Twickenham Road itself offers a route towards Twickenham if Kew Road is blocked, though it carries its own significant volume of traffic given its role as a key local artery. For a longer diversion, the surrounding Richmond streets provide an alternative, slower route around this stretch. with this stretch between two town centres rarely producing anything more dramatic than the odd misjudged merge. A misjudged reversing manoeuvre between the two town centres is also a fairly ordinary cause of a car insurance claim.
Driver Safety & Local Tips
Positioned close enough to Richmond town centre that congestion here often mirrors conditions further along the corridor — checking both feeds together gives a clearer overall picture of how this part of Richmond upon Thames is running.
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 Kew Rd/Twickemham Rd, Richmond
Twickenham Road and the surrounding Richmond streets carry a CPZ with permit bays required during standard weekday hours — always check the entry sign for the exact zone, since this stretch sits between Richmond town centre and Twickenham, where slightly different rules can apply. Visitor parking uses Richmond's scratchcard or RingGo system. There's no major public car park directly here; Richmond town centre's own car parks are a short drive away for a longer stay. Richmond's CPZ and permit information sits at richmond.gov.uk/parking for this specific stretch. Sitting between Richmond town centre and Twickenham, this stretch occasionally confuses drivers over which specific CPZ letter applies — always check the entry sign rather than assuming either town centre's rules extend this far.
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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