Abstract:
Taxis (15 seater) have become an integral part of the transportation system. When these taxis are overloaded with passengers, goods and luggage, it can lead to road accidents and road damages amongst others. Therefore, it requires constant vigilance to reduce the danger. The aim of this project was to design a vehicle overload detection and alert system that could monitor the weight on a vehicle at all times. The design of this system involved the use of a load cell, transmitter-receiver module, LCD, buzzer, LED, and Arduino Uno. The load cell measures the weight being added on the vehicle. When the weight exceeds the preset maximum value, the buzzer sounds a warning alarm and the LED blinks. The RF module is triggered and the transmitter sends a signal to the police hence alerting them. The LCD unit displays the weight on the vehicle hence the driver is always aware of weight onboard. The LCD on the receiver module displays the weight and number plate of a vehicle that has excess load to the police. This system therefore is able to regulate the weight carried by vehicles hence protecting the roads and increasing on the life span.
