Using a Raspberry Pi to prevent an intoxicated driver from operating a motor vehicle

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Abstract

Drink driving or driving under the influence of alcohol is major problem throughout the world. In Ireland, drink driving has increased in its occurrences and the amount of people who still take the chance and drink and drive is high. According to reports released from the Road Safety Authority, the first two months of 2019 alone in Ireland, there has been a 17% increase in people being caught while driving under the influence since the preceding first two months of 2018. It was found that the main method in Ireland at least of catching intoxicated drivers was the use of checkpoints. Although, due to manpower and rural areas, it is difficult for police to be in the right place at the right time. This paper explores the option of using a Raspberry Pi as a device that could be used to prevent or stop a driver under the influence of alcohol from operating their vehicle. In order to test the sensor, a series of sober breath samples and a series of alcohol-potent products were used. The results have proven that the Raspberry Pi along with a MQ-3 gas sensor can accurately evaluate Blood Alcohol Concentration.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE 11th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference, CCWC 2021
EditorsRajashree Paul
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1023-1028
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780738143941
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jan 2021
Event11th IEEE Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference, CCWC 2021 - Virtual, Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 27 Jan 202130 Jan 2021

Publication series

Name2021 IEEE 11th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference, CCWC 2021

Conference

Conference11th IEEE Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference, CCWC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Las Vegas
Period27/01/2130/01/21

Keywords

  • Alcohol
  • Breathalyser
  • IoT
  • RSA
  • Sensor

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