A cost effective security technology integrated with RFID based automated toll collection system

Abstract

Crime statistics and research on criminology show that under similar circumstances, crimes are more likely to occur in developing countries than in developed countries due to their lack of security measures. Transport crimes on highways and bridges are one of the most common crimes in the developing nations. Automation of various systems like the toll collection system is being introduced in the developing countries to avoid corruption in the collection of toll, decrease cost and increase operational efficiency. The goal of this research is to find an integrated solution that enhances security along with the advantage of automated toll collection. Inspired by the availability of many security systems, this research presents a system that can block a specific vehicle or a particular type of vehicles at the toll booths based on directives from the law enforcement agencies. The heart of the system is based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. In this system, by sending a text message the law enforcement agency or the authority that controls the toll booths can prevent the barrier from being lifted even after deduction of the toll charge if the passing vehicle has a security issue. The designed system should help the effort of reducing transport crimes on highways and bridges of developing countries.