Smart Traffic Congestion Control Using Wireless Communication

Abstract: Recently, various driver assistance systems have been actively developed that use both state-of-the-art information communication technology and on-board sensors. This paper describes a method to solve the problem of invisibility of traffic signal caused by huge vehicles blocking the view, prevent traffic congestion at toll gates and give advanced collision warning to the drivers. This system comprising of a microcontroller with a RF module is to be installed at major traffic junctions and toll gates and is programmed to connect to each automobile passing by. Each automobile would be installed with a system comprising of microcontroller and transceiver RF module so that it can receive signals from the signal posts and display signal status on the traffic signal status display system installed inside the automobile .This system installed in the vehicle is also capable of giving collision warnings to the driver. An electronic database is maintained for each automobile so that electronic payment for the vehicles can be done at toll gates.

Keywords: RF module, traffic signal invisibility, warning systems, electronic payment services, AVI systems.