Highway Guard – A Step Toward a Cleaner Nation

An AI-powered monitoring system to tackle roadside littering in real time.

India's highways and roads face a growing menace: littering from moving vehicles. Whether it&apso;s plastic bottles, food wrappers, or general garbage, such acts not only degrade the environment but also impact public health, wildlife, and the visual appeal of our roads.

Manual monitoring is ineffective, limited in reach, and lacks solid evidence to hold violators accountable.

We developed Highway Guard, an intelligent roadside monitoring system that detects littering activities in real time. Positioned along highways, this system identifies when a person throws trash from a vehicle and captures crucial information needed for follow-up action.

It bridges the gap between enforcement and awareness by enabling data-backed action without needing human intervention at every point.

• Cameras placed on highways observe vehicles in motion.
• When littering is detected, the system captures visual evidence.
• It identifies the vehicle and logs the violation.
• A fine can then be issued to the registered owner based on the evidence.

• ✅ Real-time Monitoring across stretches of highways
• ✅ Evidence-Based Enforcement for authorities
• ✅ Reduction in Littering Behavior due to accountability
• ✅ Increased Awareness among drivers and passengers
• ✅ Encouragement of Responsible Driving Practices

• Detected over 200+ littering incidents in the first 30 days
• Initiated fine collection trials with local enforcement support
• Marked hotspots where frequent violations occur
• Generated public interest and media curiosity

Highway Guard isn't just a tool — it's a movement toward cleaner roads and responsible citizenship. With ongoing improvements, our system can expand to cover:

• Urban streets
• Tourist spots
• School zones and public places

We believe every citizen has a role to play — and our system ensures that accountability begins on the road.