Live Traffic Camera—A1/A504 Finchley Lane

Traffic on the A1 in Finchley and Barnet is heaviest during the weekday morning rush (07:30–09:30) and the evening peak (16:30–19:00). School term-time adds additional pressure in the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up windows. The live camera above is the best indicator of current conditions at this specific point — TfL refreshes JamCam images every five minutes, giving you an up-to-date snapshot before you set off.

Yes — the ULEZ covers all roads in Greater London, including this stretch of A1. The zone operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. There is no Congestion Charge at this location. Most petrol vehicles registered after 2005 and diesel vehicles after 2015 are ULEZ-compliant and won't be charged. Non-compliant cars and vans pay £12.50 per day. TfL's vehicle checker at tfl.gov.uk can confirm whether your vehicle needs to pay.

TfL's JamCam network operates at over 95% uptime across its 900+ cameras. Individual cameras can go offline temporarily due to maintenance, power issues or road damage, but outages are usually resolved within hours. When this specific camera is unavailable, the page will show an error message — nearby cameras in the strip below the main feed often give a useful alternative view. TfL's Open Data API also occasionally experiences brief delays, which can result in images that are slightly older than the usual five-minute interval.

Parking restrictions on the A1 and surrounding streets in Finchley and Barnet vary — most A-roads in London have double yellow lines along the main carriageway with restricted parking during certain hours on side streets. For specific parking information, check the relevant London borough council's website or use an app such as JustPark or RingGo for pay-by-phone parking nearby. Red Routes (indicated by red lines) prohibit all stopping — many major arterials including parts of A1 are Red Routes.