GPS Geofencing based Automatic Speed Control System for School Zone Safety

Abstract

Speeding near school premises continues to be a major contributor to road accidents, even with the presence of conventional preventive measures such as signboards, speed bumps, and surveillance by traffic personnel. To address the shortcomings of these traditional systems, this paper proposes an automated speed regulation solution that leverages GPS-based geofencing to identify school zones and regulate vehicle speed without relying solely on driver awareness. The system incorporates an ESP32 microcontroller, GPS receiver, display indicators, and alert mechanisms to continuously track the vehicle’s location and determine when it enters a predefined geofenced region. Once inside a school zone, the controller activates visual and audible warnings and restricts vehicle speed through a dedicated control interface. The prototype was evaluated through simulation and preliminary testing, demonstrating accurate zone identification, minimal response delay, and a framework scalable to multiple sensitive locations. The proposed system offers a cost-efficient, low-power, and easily deployable solution that can enhance safety near educational institutions and can be further extended to hospitals, residential neighborhoods, and other restricted areas. The work aligns with the emerging objectives of intelligent transportation systems and smart mobility infrastructure.