Design and development of a black box for motorcycles

The increasing prevalence of motorcycle usage in Indonesia is directly linked to a surge in related accidents. Within the domain of traffic accident investigations, law enforcement often depends on witness testimonies, a method that is susceptible to substantial discrepancies. The variability in this context presents difficulties, resulting in inefficiencies when it comes to accurately determining the underlying causes of accidents. Hence, there is an urgent requirement for inventive measures to address these challenges and improve the efficiency of accident investigations. This study focuses on the creation of a Black Box, a vehicle data recording device that records information regarding speed, turn signal activation, and brake use. Its primary purpose is to identify the factors that contribute to motor vehicle accidents. The research includes the design, development, and testing phases of this customized Black Box for mechanized motorcycles. In addition, it provides a practical solution to the difficulties encountered by law enforcement and other parties in determining the cause of an accident. This study is structured as a development research project and entails the conception, production, and evaluation of a novel product. This research concludes with significant findings. First, it produces a reliable and effective vehicle data recording system that can identify accident causes. Secondly, experimental results confirm that the efficacy of the device is consistent with its intended design. In addition, the efficacy of the device is highlighted by the fact that it operates without interfering with other mechanical and electrical vehicle systems. This eliminates the need for manual activation and conserves battery power during vehicle inactivity.