Abstract: In recent years, vehicle numbers have surged, but road infrastructure and traffic systems have lagged, leading to inefficient management. The rise in vehicle types, poor traffic control, and technical failures in signal systems exacerbate congestion, emissions, and noise pollution in smart cities. Conventional traffic control systems do not handle the complex traffic flow at the junctions, whereas existing traffic control systems work on fixed time- based techniques. The number of new vehicles on the road is increasing rapidly, which in turn causes highly congested roads and serving as a reason to break traffic rules by violating them. This leads to a high number of road accidents. New technologies such as computer vision (CV) and artificial intelligence (AI) are being used to solve these challenges. The proposed system integrates automated traffic signal adjustments and violation detection to address the challenges of increasing vehicular density and non-compliance with traffic rules. With its ability to enhance traffic flow efficiency and promote disciplined driving behavior, this system represents a significant step toward smarter and safer cities. The use of algorithms such as YOLO has the potential to revolutionize traffic management in urban areas, leading to a more efficient and sustainable transportation system. As a result, these technologies have established a distinct identity in the surveillance industry, particularly for continuous traffic monitoring. Traffic violation detection systems using computer vision efficiently reduce violations by tracking and penalizing offenders while alerting compliant drivers, ultimately decreasing fatal motorcycle accidents. Effectiveness is measured through key metrics such as traffic density estimation, violation detection accuracy (for red-light and helmet violations), and processing speed, ensuring real-time decision- making and optimized traffic management.
Keywords: Smart Traffic, YOLOv8, Traffic Violation, Real-Time Detection, Signal Control, AI for Safety, Smart cities.
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DOI:
10.17148/IJARCCE.2025.14584
