RFID Based Automated Toll Collection System

Automated toll collection is a system where toll is collected automatically at toll booths. RFID tag is used for the identification. Every vehicle will hold a unique identification number called as RFID tag. This identification number will be assigned by RTO or traffic governing authority. The automated toll collection system will be storing the information regarding the vehicle and the vehicle owner. The information about the amount he has paid will also be stored in the system. Radio frequency is used for the identification of the code. Reader will be placed at the toll booths and whenever the vehicle will pass the toll booth the amount will be deducted automatically from his prepaid account. This is the technology where collection of payments will be possible electronically. The advantage of this system is that it is possible to determine if the vehicle is registered or not, if not then the information will be provided to the authorities of toll payment. The most important advantage of this technology is to reduce the congestion at toll booths especially during the festivals seasons as vehicles need not to be stop and pay the toll. This technology is also about the time saving. This method is also useful to curb the complaints from the vehicle owners regarding the corruption involved manually at toll booths.