Smart and Secure Blockchain Structure to Track Vehicle Record-keeping in the Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

In the country of Sultanate of Oman, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) is responsible for carrying out the Inspection, Registration/Renewal, Transfer of ownership, Licensing of a vehicle and the Investigation of traffic accidents. The traditional system used for storing this information does not guarantee whether any information has been tampered with or manipulated. Having a tamper-proof methodology like Blockchain to capture this important information in a distributed ledger register can enable all the participants in the Registration Chain (Supplier of the vehicle, Owner of the vehicle, various Government Agencies and public at large) to gain confidence, build trust and authenticate records that are maintained by the centralised agency. In this paper, a groundbreaking solution built on Hyperledger Besu, a permissioned Ethereum blockchain platform, is introduced that offers a revolutionary approach to vehicle registration and management. It ensures secure and immutable vehicle registration, utilizing IPFS for document storage and ERC-20 tokens to track vehicle history. This Ethereum-powered system facilitates transparent ownership transfers, comprehensive vehicle history tracking, streamlined insurance renewals, seamless vehicle inspections, real-time tracking, and blockchain-based verification, all contributing to heightened efficiency and trust in vehicle processes for the Omani government. By integrating blockchain technology, this solution addresses the challenges of data integrity, security, and transparency that have long plagued the vehicle registration and transfer processes in Oman. This paper highlights the potential of blockchain to revolutionize governmental services and improve the overall efficiency and trustworthiness of vehicle-related transactions, ultimately benefiting both the government and citizens alike.