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@article{193216,
        author = {D.VANDANA and CH.NISHITHA REDDY},
        title = {ALCOHOL AND ACCIDENT DETECTION BASED AUTOMATIC CAR ENGINE LOCKING AND ALERT SYSTEM},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {4454-4459},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193216},
        abstract = {The proposed project focuses on developing a smart and reliable safety system that aims to reduce the increasing number of road accidents caused by drunk driving and delayed emergency responses. This system integrates IoT and embedded technology using an Arduino UNO microcontroller as the central processing unit, along with an MQ-2 alcohol sensor for alcohol detection, a bump sensor for accident identification, a GSM module for communication, and a GPS module for real-time location tracking. The system functions automatically by detecting alcohol in the driver’s breath and preventing the car engine from starting through a relay-based ignition lock mechanism, while a buzzer provides an immediate audio alert. In the event of an accident, the bump sensor detects the impact, the GPS module determines the coordinates of the accident location, and the GSM module sends an alert message with a Google Maps link to the registered emergency contact numbers. The overall goal of this system is to prevent drunk driving, ensure rapid emergency communication, and enhance road safety using low-cost and easily implementable electronic components.},
        keywords = {Alcohol Detection, Accident Prevention, Arduino UNO, MQ-2 Sensor, Bump Sensor, GSM Module, GPS Tracking, Engine Locking System, Embedded Systems, IoT-based Vehicle Safety, Real-Time Alert, Road Safety System. Alcohol Detection, Accident Prevention, Arduino UNO, MQ-2 Gas Sensor, Bump Sensor, GSM Module, GPS Module, Engine Locking System, Embedded System, IoT, Vehicle Safety, Real-Time Alert.},
        month = {February},
        }