Accident Broadcasting Alert and Notification System for Motorcyclists

Abstract

Malaysia is reported to be the highest country in ASEAN that has road fatality risk by an International Association of Traf?c and Safety Sciences (IATSS) research article. There were more than 50% of the road accident fatalities involving the motorcyclists. According to this study, thepolice and emergency department in a hospital may not be able to promptly notify the victim’s closest family member due to the absent of emergency contact details left by the victim during the accident. Moreover, as compared to other vehicles users who can easily obtain “accident reported ahead” sound alert via Waze application or GPS device; other motorcyclist riders who have not been through the accident area would not be aware with any accident ahead. To address these limitations, an innovative project that considers GSM technology, GPS application with an accident detection system via force/pressure sensor shall be included on the motorcyclist’s helmet using the latest and trending technology, IoT. When the sensor data exceeds maximum limit of pressure then RF will broadcast to the nearby rider within 150 m with the accident occurrence via recorded voice and GSM module automatically sends message family members. It is anticipated that the project development would be able to reduce the number of accidents involving motorcyclists and ensure the victims’ closest family member be informed with the location of motorcyclist as he/she are involving in any accident.