DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

A.O. Aleshinloye, A.O. Otuoze and J.B. Ogunsakin

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Ilorin, Kwara, State Nigeria

E-mail: Olasunkanmialesh@gmail.com, otuoze.ao@gmail.com

ABSTRACT: Present Traffic light control systems are based on microprocessors and microcontrollers. These systems have limitations because it uses predefined time settings in switching controls which is not suitable for real life traffic light control system. Efficient traffic controls are based on a real time system and the traffic light to be used must accommodate such flexibility in its operation. Since, each timing signal in the present traffic light control system is fixed, vehicles may be unduly made to spend more time and use up much fuel. To make traffic light more efficient in its operation, development has been focused on “intelligent traffic light control systems”. This paper describes the use of sensor interfaced with the traditional traffic light control system to actualise an intelligent system which gives control based on a real-time monitoring of vehicular flow.