At traffic signals, several issues affect public health, safety, and traffic management. Many drivers keep their engines running while waiting, causing air pollution and fuel wastage. Unnecessary honking creates noise pollution, disturbing people in nearby schools, hospitals, and residential areas.
During summer, road temperatures often exceed 40°C. Heat from vehicles and roads makes the environment uncomfortable and increases the risk of tyre bursts and accidents. Many drivers also ignore safety practices such as switching off engines and wearing helmets due to a lack of effective reminders.
Traffic police face additional challenges because conventional road cones must be manually lifted and repositioned, requiring extra time and effort.
How My innovation, the Smart Road Cone Addresses These Problems,
The smart road cone has below features like Air filters to reduce vehicle smoke and purify it,
It has acoustic foams ,which can control sound pollution from excessive honking,
The Smart Road Cone uses solar energy to operate its systems. . It has A heat sensor, activates sprinklers to cool the road surface when temperatures rise above 40°C. It has Voice alerts, remind drivers to switch off engines, avoid unnecessary horn usage, and follow road safety rules. The cone can also be moved through a mobile phone, reducing the physical workload of traffic police.
This innovation aims to create cleaner, safer, and more efficient traffic intersections.