Traffic congestion at toll plazas often leads to long queues, wasted fuel, and increased travel time. Traditional toll collection methods rely on manual cash transactions, which are slow and prone to human error. This work proposes an IoT enabled Toll Gate Management System that uses RFID technology, microcontrollers, and cloud based processing to automate fee collection and vehicle verification. Upon vehicle approach, an RFID reader scans the tag, deducts the toll amount from the linked digital wallet, and opens the barrier automatically. The system stores transaction records in a cloud database, enabling real-time monitoring and analytics. Testing confirms that the system reduces toll processing time from minutes to seconds, minimizes human intervention, and improves traffic flow efficiency. Designed for both highways and urban toll points, the solution is scalable, cost-effective, and energy- efficient.
Mr. Syed Hussain (Tue,) studied this question.