Abstract: Vehicular traffic is continuously increasing around the world. The existing methods for traffic management and control are not efficient in terms of performance, maintenance and cost. Intelligent Traffic Lights which has the ability to preempt emergency vehicle to drastically reduce the response time is needed. Internet of Things is the next big thing in the Tech World. In fact it’s already here. The revolution is real. In this paper, an alternative to the currently established system of preprogrammed traffic lights which are used in most of the cities across the world is put forth.
Keywords: Internet of Things, Emergency Vehicle Preemption, Node.js, Global Positioning System.