Design of a road sign informing system based on GPS and RFID

In today's world, with the rapid increase in population there has been tremendous growth of motor vehicles that is the primary factor responsible for increasing road accidents in many developing countries like India. Road traffic injuries are the eighth leading cause of death globally and the leading cause of death for young people aged 15–29 that cost countries 1–3% of the gross domestic product (GDP). Human error or negligence to obey road signs and regulations is one of the major causes for road accidents. The following paper documents design of road sign delivery system that would alert vehicle drivers about the road oddities inside the vehicle itself. The wireless system provides visual and aural notification about forthcoming road aberrations at an ideal distance before dealing with them using GPS and RFID technology. The main objective is to enhance the present road safety standards by providing an electronic alternative to stationary road signs forming it more systematic and comfortable.