TY - JOUR AU - Dr. Mungara Kiran Kumar AU - Hoshitha Ganeshuni AU - Syed Ikram AU - Harini Narahari AU - Sreenandan Kavuri PY - 2026 DA - 2026/03/15 TI - Real-Time Smart Traffic Monitoring System Using YOLO-Based Object Detection JO - Global Journal of Engineering Innovations and Interdisciplinary Research VL - 6 IS - 3 AB - Urbanization has rapidly increased vehicle numbers, causing severe traffic congestion and road safety issues. Traditional systems relying on manual surveillance and static sensors are inefficient and prone to errors, making them unsuitable for dynamic traffic conditions. This project, Real-Time Traffic Detection using YOLO-based Object Detection, aims to develop an automated, accurate, and efficient system for detecting and classifying traffic elements such as vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic congestion using the YOLO (You Only Look Once) object detection algorithm. YOLO is a powerful algorithm that can detect vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals from live camera feeds instantly. The proposed system integrates advanced feature extraction and attention mechanisms to boost small object detection, enhance robustness in diverse conditions, and ensure real-time performance. Experimental results indicate that this intelligent system not only improves road safety but also provides data-driven insights for optimizing traffic and planning smart cities, maintaining efficiency and adaptability for seamless deployment in embedded platforms. SN - 3066-1226 UR - https://dx.doi.org/10.33425/3066-1226.1272 DO - 10.33425/3066-1226.1272