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@article{196899,
        author = {Mrs. V. S. Godbole and Sanika Zaware and Ketki Ahire},
        title = {Alcohol Detection and Monitoring System With Engine Locking},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {4671-4679},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196899},
        abstract = {Driving under the influence of alcohol is a major cause of road accidents and fatalities. The Alcohol Detection and Monitoring System with Engine Locking is designed to prevent drunk driving by using an MQ-3 alcohol sensor to detect alcohol in the driver’s breath. If the alcohol level exceeds a preset limit, the ESP32 Uno microcontroller activates a buzzer, displays a warning on a 16×2 LCD, and locks the engine or door using a motor driver IC. At the same time, the GPS module tracks the vehicle location and the GSM module sends this information to a registered mobile number for monitoring. This system helps improve road safety, prevent accidents, and supports intelligent vehicle safety systems. The system is compact, cost-effective, and reliable.},
        keywords = {Alcohol detection, ESP32 Uno, GSM, GPS, Engine locking, MQ-3 sensor, Road safety.},
        month = {April},
        }