Design and Implementation of an Interactive Road Safety System for Young Bikers

Abstract

Road accidents create a big problem for mankind. The lives of more than 1.25 million people are cut short as a result of road traffic accident every year. Around 20 and 50 million more people suffer non-fatal injuries, with most cases leading to a disability as a result of their injury. Without sustained action, road traffic crashes are predicted to become the seventh leading cause of death by 2030. Hence, the demand to implement safety features in vehicles has increased drastically. This problem leads to severe injuries particularly in low-income and middle-income countries where the number of motorcycles on road is increasing. This paper describes the design and implementation of the prototype of an interactive safety system for bikers mainly focused on the youngsters of this generation. The system contains alcohol detection, voice-based interaction, speed measurement, road condition-based speed control, and accident detection and notification capabilities. It also provides online access to the speed of the vehicle for parents or guardians.