Abstract:
This project proposes the Raspberry based toll
collection system for toll tax collection. Current toll
collection systems in Myanmar make use of manual
cash transactions. Exponential growth in traffic is
observed in past years. Manual toll collection systems
are major bottlenecks of high speed commutation.
This results in problems like longer queues, wastage
of time and increased fuel consumption at toll booths.
This project implements an electronic toll collection
system using Raspberry Pi and passive RFID tags.
These electronic booths automatically collect toll
from user account corresponding to the RFID tag
pasted on windshield of car. The toll is deducted from
the user account each time it passes through a toll
plaza. An RFID reader with high power and high
directional property is placed overhead for detecting
the passive tags pasted on windshield. On-site LCD
screen displays details about the toll deducted and
remaining account balance. Pi camera that is
installed with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and
PHP) and captures the cars passing the ETC. On
successful transaction barricade is opened. Recharge
facility for accounts having insufficient balance is
provided on toll booths. This system addresses all
issues like time wastage, fuel consumption and
collection errors at one go. Electronic system will
also bring transparency in toll tax collection and stop
corruption and tax evasion issues.
