Use of Convolutional Neural Network and SVM Classifiers for Traffic Signals Detection

Abstract

Road signals are crucial for preserving a safe and effective flow of traffic. They give directions to cars, warn them of potential dangers, and notify them of the conditions of the road ahead. Road signs make roadways safer for both vehicles and pedestrians by regulating traffic and reducing accidents. Failure to obey traffic signals can be harmful and result in collisions. Drivers must always be conscious of their surroundings and pay attention to traffic signs. If a driver misses a signal, they should proceed with caution and safety to prevent injuring themselves or others, and they should seek assistance to reroute themselves.  Through the use of machine learning techniques, this project will create a traffic signal recognition system that will identify the traffic signals that are present on the road and inform the driver if the system determines that the motorist has missed a traffic signal or is thus violating traffic laws.