Anti-Theft Vehicle Locking System

Abstract

As an advancement in automobile industry, real time vehicle safety technology has arrived a long way. Vehicles become very essential part of human life hence vehicle’s safety is priority for its owner. Nowadays vehicle theft can happen anytime from anywhere such as common parking areas and some of the instable places. This paper is aimed for a novel Anti-Theft Vehicle Locking System. Here, with high-speed reliable area network, a sensor-based mechanism is interfaced with Engine Control Module (ECM). In order to prevent vehicle from theft fuel flow sensor observes ignition of engine and attached GSM sends an alert message to owner. In case of stolen, real-time vehicle tracking with global positioning system enables owner to control the engine with mobile phone so vehicle will not work any longer. This system functionality makes vehicle locking technique more efficient and provides a complete security from theft.

Introduction

This project presents an advanced Anti-Theft Vehicle Locking System designed to enhance vehicle security and prevent theft using modern technology. The system integrates GPS tracking and a mobile app, allowing vehicle owners to monitor and control their car security in real time. When unauthorized access is detected, instant alerts are sent to the owner’s phone, and the vehicle’s location is tracked via GPS for quick recovery.

The system uses RFID or keypad for keyless entry, motion sensors for detecting unauthorized movements, and an Arduino microcontroller to manage alarms and control the vehicle ignition remotely. If theft occurs, the owner receives an SMS alert through a GSM modem and can disable the engine remotely by sending a command via SMS. The system continuously updates the vehicle location and supports quick police notification for recovery.

The hardware setup includes Arduino-UNO, GPS tracker, flow sensors, and GSM modules. The software components consist of a web dashboard for tracking and managing, GPS tracking software, backend cloud servers, notification systems, and API integrations for extended features.

Test results demonstrate efficient operation: the system successfully notifies the owner about ignition status and theft attempts, enables remote engine shutdown, and provides real-time location updates, offering a comprehensive security solution adaptable for various vehicles.

Conclusion

Developing a car locking system that protects against theft with the aid of Arduino and other technologies highly enhances the safety of cars and makes the owners secure. By utilizing features such as keyless entry, motion sensing, GPS tracking, and alarm systems, this project not only protects against theft but also provides real-time monitoring and notification. The system gives automobile owners greater control and safeguarding of their vehicles. It shows how technology can aid safety and security in daily life.The project proved that the utilization of Arduino-UNO and a GPS Tracker is viable and efficient to employ in a car theft locking system. Salient findings of the project are: 1) Enhanced Security: Installing keyless entry and motion detection greatly minimizes the chances of unwanted entry, making it a secure place for car owners. 2) Real-Time Monitoring: GPS tracking enables real-time location reporting, which simplifies the recovery of stolen goods. 3) \\tUser-Friendly Interface: Web dashboards and mobile apps simplify the user experience and access to vehicle status and control features. 4) Alert Systems: Intruder signals and tampering prompts allow the owner to respond timely and react decisively.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Ansh Mittal, Lucky Singh Nigam, Tushar Dhakrey, Muskan Verma, Priya Kumari, Rajdeep Singh, Akella Vandan. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.