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Computer Science and Engineering
Vol.11, Issue.2, pp.06-13, April 2023
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Survey Paper
The Application of Computer in Motor Vehicle Registration over Manual
System
Atianashie Miracle A.1
1
School of Graduates Programmes, Research and Grants, Sunyani Technical University

Author’s Mail Id: [email protected]

Received: 05/Mar/2023; Accepted: 01/Apr/2023; Published: 30/Apr/2023

Abstract—the research looks at the limitations of manual motor vehicle registration and brings out a clearer need for the
application of computers in motor vehicle registration. The paper equally exposes the challenges with the application of
computer motor licensing registration, conceivably. The sample of the study was drawn from the staff of the Board of Internal
Revenue in Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria, that are carrying out motor vehicle registration through the use of computer
systems. The findings showed that vehicle users and owners faked registration information since there is no standard online
registration authentication system. The study shows that the application of computers in motor vehicle registration will increase
efficiency and help in fast-tracking stolen vehicles. However, the study recommends that Motor vehicle registration officers
should organize seminars and workshops to orientate the public on the use of computer systems in vehicle registration.

Keywords— computer, registration, motor licensing

1. Introduction [3]. Motor vehicle registration is the process of registering a

vehicle with the government agency responsible for
As long as humans have existed on Earth, data processing regulating motor vehicles in a particular region. The purpose
and computers have a long history. “Data processing used to of vehicle registration is to ensure that all vehicles on the
be limited to manual methods of gathering, modifying, and road are safe, roadworthy, and meet certain standards. The
dispersing data in order to accomplish a particular goal. registration process typically involves providing proof of
People need information in order to manage their enterprises ownership, proof of insurance, and payment of any
and organizations successfully as well as in their individual registration fees or taxes. Once the registration is complete,
battle for survival. Remember that as technology has the vehicle will be issued a license plate and registration
advanced through time, we can now accomplish more with certificate that must be displayed on the vehicle. Motor
less effort. We have continuously look for better ways of vehicle registration is important for a number of reasons.
doing things. [1] In support, it should be noted that each Primarily, it helps ensure that vehicles on the road are safe
invention and advancement has increased our capacity. One and meet certain standards. [2] It also helps law enforcement
of the most remarkable technology ever created is what we officials track down stolen vehicles, and it provides a means
are seeing today: the computer. Maris' failure to handle the of identifying vehicles that are involved in accidents or other
massive computations needed to solve difficulties brought on incidents on the road. The specific requirements for motor
by rapid expansion or advancement in numerous industries vehicle registration vary depending on the region, but in most
led to the invention of the computer. [2]. This illustrated the cases, vehicles must be registered annually or biannually, and
necessity of verifying man's mental talents on par with registration fees must be paid at the time of registration. In
machines rather than his physical strength. Computers have addition, vehicles may be required to undergo periodic
been widely employed in businesses since their invention in inspections to ensure that they remain roadworthy and meet
the 1950s. Both for-profit and non-profit organizations. A certain safety standards.
computer can quickly and accurately analyze data,
facilitating the flow of information both within organizations It is important to note that failing to register a motor vehicle
and throughout society. It is crucial that people develop a or driving an unregistered vehicle can result in fines or other
fundamental grasp of computers, including how they penalties. So, if you own a motor vehicle, be sure to check
function, their capabilities, constraints, and uses in business the requirements for registration in your area and make sure
and other areas of life”. [3] your vehicle is properly registered and up to date.

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A manual system is a system that operates without the use of agencies now offer online registration options, which can be
automated technology, such as computers or machines. It more convenient and efficient for many people.
relies on human effort and manual processes to carry out
tasks and achieve desired outcomes. Systems have been used 1.1 Concept of Motor Vehicle Registration
for many years and are still prevalent in some areas, Motor vehicle registration is the (usually) compulsory
especially in developing countries where technology is not registration of a vehicle with government authority. Vehicle
readily available or affordable. For example, a small business registration’s purpose is to establish clear ownership and to
may use a manual accounting system to track its financial tax motorist or vehicle owners. Even though practically all
transactions instead of using an automated accounting vehicles have a unique identifying number, only registered
software program. Manual systems have some advantages, vehicles have a registration plate and a vehicle certificate [4].
such as being low-cost, simple, and easy to use. They can As a requirement for usage on public highways, passengers
also be more reliable in certain situations where technology and commercial vehicles, such as tractors or vehicles whose
may fail or break down. However, they also have some use is restricted to private property, must be registered. are
disadvantages, such as being time-consuming, prone to not policy number, make, model, vehicle type, colour,
errors, and limited in terms of scalability and efficiency. chassis number, engine number, engine capacity, fuel
Overall, whether a manual system is appropriate depends on type.(e.g. diesel), tank capacity (in litres, e.g. 50, year of
the specific context and needs of the user. In many cases, a manufacture, odometer, (molleage), owner information like
combination of manual and automated systems may be the identification type; identification number, address, fax, state
best approach to achieve optimal results. [2] of place allocation, state of place option, drivers licence and
so on [5]
In spite of the tremendous impact of the computer in almost
every face of human life, many motor licensing officers in Motor vehicle registration is a process of recording and
Cross River Sate are not applying it in the field for optimal legally identifying a motor vehicle with a unique registration
performance due to low level of computer literacy. The number. It is a mandatory requirement for all motor vehicles
researcher therefore, intends to find out its great achievement to be registered with the relevant government authority
in the field and redirect their minds towards acquiring the before they can be driven on public roads. The registration
computer skills to be able to apply it in their operations. [2] process involves providing information about the vehicle,
Manual motor vehicle registration typically involves such as its make, model, year of manufacture, engine
physically visiting a government agency or department number, chassis number, and other relevant details. The
responsible for vehicle registration and submitting required vehicle owner must also provide personal information, such
documentation in person. The specific steps and requirements as their name, address, and identification documents. [4]. The
may vary depending on the country or state in which you registration process is designed to ensure that all vehicles on
live, but generally, the process may involve the following the road are safe and meet the required standards. It helps to
steps: keep track of the number of vehicles on the road, identify
stolen or abandoned vehicles, and enforce traffic laws. In
1. Obtain the necessary documentation: This may most countries, registration fees must be paid to the
include proof of ownership, such as the vehicle title, government to obtain a registration number, which must be
proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license or displayed on the vehicle. Failure to register a motor vehicle
identification card. can result in fines or even impounding of the vehicle. Motor
2. Complete the registration form: You will need to fill vehicle registration is an important aspect of road safety and
out a form with your personal information, vehicle helps to maintain order on the roads. It is essential for all
details, and any other relevant information required vehicle owners to comply with the registration requirements
by the agency. to ensure that they are legally authorized to drive their
3. Pay the registration fee: You will be required to pay vehicles on public roads. [4].
a fee to register your vehicle. The amount may vary
depending on the type of vehicle, its age, and other 1.2 Application of computer on motor vehicle
factors. registration
4. Submit the documentation: Bring all required The computerized motor vehicle registration provides vehicle
documentation to the agency in person, along with dealers and fleet managers with fast, electronic tithing and
the completed registration form and payment for the registration. The computerized motor vehicle registration is a
registration fee. mass surveillance method that uses optical character
5. Receive your registration: After your documentation recognition on images to read vehicle registration plates.
has been reviewed and your payment processed, you They can use existing data from closed-circuit television and
will be issued your registration documents, which other traffic cameras to read and view vehicle numbers and
may include a license plate, registration sticker, and even the direction they operate. This can only happen in
other paperwork. advance and developed countries where their road networks
are highly connected to sensors and other viewing software
It is worth noting that manual motor vehicle registration can that can control traffic [6].
be a time-consuming and often frustrating process, with long
wait times and complex procedures. Many government

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The computerized motor vehicle registration systems have a costs associated with manual processes, such as
body that is legally recognized and are the only ones that can printing and mailing registration documents.
execute registration process. These bodies are called 6. Better customer service: A computerized system can
registration authority or registration agency or agencies. A provide a more efficient and streamlined process for
registration authority is a body given the responsibility of customers, reducing wait times and providing real-
maintaining list of codes under international standards and time updates on the status of their registration
issuing new codes to those wishing to register their own applications.
motor vehicle. The equivalent organisation for the 7. Data analytics: A computerized system can collect
computerized motor vehicle registration is Internet Assigned and analyze data to provide insights into trends and
Numbers Authority (IANA) [7] patterns, which can help improve decision-making
and policy development related to motor vehicle
1.3 Benefits of the computerized motor vehicle registration.
registration system
According to [8] the computerized motor vehicle registration 1.4 Limitations of the computerized motor vehicle
system helps or provides basic identity of vehicles from any registration system
accessible road network within a country and beyond, if the According to [4], one of the limitations of the computerized
facilities are up to date. In advanced countries through the motor vehicle registration system is that it is cost effective to
computerized vehicle registration system, motor vehicles that set up. Only few advance country has a standard
are stolen can easily be traced and recovered. This task is computerized vehicle registration, which is fully in use today.
very complex with the manual approach of motor vehicle [3] Pointed out that hackers can temper with motor vehicle
registration system as the stolen vehicles cannot be easily facts on the registration portal and claim ownership when the
traced and recovered. Jude (2010) added that the steal such vehicle, password should be strictly installed to
computerized motor vehicle registration help to predict the control this issue. [6] added that inadequate computer
number of motor vehicles in a country and the ones that are facilities, staff and generators to power the system all
not from the locality. This make it easier for the licensing combine to limit the motor vehicle registration system. All
office to execute their tasks because the can easily identify those facilities must be provided before the system can work
vehicles that were registered by them and the ones that are effectively.
not registered by them.
There are several limitations of the computerized motor
[4] added that the computerized motor vehicle registration vehicle registration system, including:
has helped to eliminate the redundancy and duplication of
registration details or fact, which is caked by manual 1. Technical failures: Computerized systems are prone
approach. Motor vehicles can be easily identified and to technical failures, such as hardware or software
verified if suspected to be stolen or if there is a doubt of malfunctions, which can cause delays in processing
ownership. The system provides all detailed information registration requests or even result in data loss.
about a registered vehicle owner and the owner personal data. 2. Dependence on internet connectivity: A
Even when stolen, it makes it difficult for the thieves to more computerized registration system requires a stable
around with the vehicle because they can be easily identified and reliable internet connection. In areas with poor
as an authorized owner. [3]. connectivity or during network downtime, the
system may become inaccessible, delaying the
There are several benefits of a computerized motor vehicle registration process.
registration system: 3. Limited access to technology: Not all individuals
have access to computers or the internet, which can
1. Efficient and streamlined process: A computerized limit their ability to register their vehicles online.
system allows for faster processing of registration 4. Security concerns: The computerized system may be
applications and reduces the chances of errors, as vulnerable to cyber-attacks, which could lead to data
the data is entered directly into the system. breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive
2. Improved accuracy: With a computerized system, information.
the accuracy of data is improved, as human error is 5. High implementation costs: Developing,
minimized. implementing, and maintaining a computerized
3. Real-time updates: The system can update data in registration system can be costly, especially for
real-time, which means that any changes or updates smaller jurisdictions or those with limited resources.
to a vehicle's registration can be made quickly and 6. Limited flexibility: A computerized system may be
easily. inflexible and unable to accommodate changes in
4. Improved security: A computerized system can regulations or procedures, requiring updates to the
provide enhanced security measures to protect system or even a complete overhaul.
sensitive information, such as personal details and 7. Limited human interaction: A computerized system
vehicle information. may limit human interaction, making it difficult for
5. Cost savings: The implementation of a individuals who require assistance or have questions
computerized system can reduce administrative about the registration process.

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1.5 Related Work cacophony in the image and the nature of the camera. There
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) was are a few additional common errors made by the calculation”.
established in February 1988 with the statutory mandate to
reduce to the absolute minimum the frequency of streetcar [6] “A GSM-based vehicle registration system that aids in the
accidents and the resulting material and human losses. verification and evaluation of road-worthy automobiles has
“Among its various responsibilities are structuring the been proposed. This system can also be used to track stolen
driver's permit to be used by the various classes of vehicle vehicles by connecting to the engine-authorizing database
administrators, planning vehicle plate ID numbers, and remotely. "The job is ideal for a broad range of remote
regulating the use of speed limiting devices” . [3]. database access applications since it frequently appears in
various spheres of human existence. Any association can use
According to [6] . “A GPS-based vehicle following system. the product with minor adjustments. The majority of the
To achieve a vehicle area framework that is programmed and time, it is used to access information remotely from
can transmit area data gradually. Frameworks that are anywhere, at any time, including places outside the country
dynamic are made. When an alert is activated, that have a GSM presence.”
reconnaissance is done to ascertain the vehicle caution
framework and the mechanisms for SMS delivery of the 2. Materials and Methods
information to the vehicle owner. The likelihood of the car
being stolen is high because of the wasteful conventional This section typically provides sufficient detail to enable
vehicle security structure”. other researchers to replicate the study. This interim deals
with the research methodology, which guides the researcher
[6] Summarizes the existing security-related commitments on how to carry out the research effectively.
made by web framework administrators. The necessity for
providing flexible and adaptable security models for this type 2.1 Research Design
of framework, where the unique requirements of the gadgets This research was a survey into the application of computer
make conventional systems not obviously relevant, is one of in motor vehicle registration, a case study of Channel View
the main goals after the investigation of these works. Hotel, Calabar. The study adopted a survey design because it
seeks the belief, opinion and choice of respondents on the
To make the on-screen characters and the stream clear so that study. A survey design suits the study. Research design refers
a guaranteed asset could be obtained, [3] identified four key to the plan or strategy that a researcher develops to carry out
tasks. The person or thing qualified to grant access to the a study or investigation. It involves defining the research
asset is the asset proprietor. The asset server is where the questions or objectives, selecting appropriate methods,
guaranteed assets are stored and is capable of accepting and determining the sample size and population, and deciding on
responding to requests for secured assets using access tokens the data analysis techniques to be used. The research design
(a string that speaks to the client as far as approval). After also includes the ethical considerations involved in
successfully confirming the asset owner and receiving conducting the study.
permission, the approval server finally issues get to tokens to
the customer who made the application's demands. 2.2 Research Area
The research area for the study was Calabar, Cross River
[3]. Proposed a system for vehicle positioning and inspection. State. Calabar is the headquarters of Cross River State, which
The CORS administration system and Mobile have verified shares boundary with Cameroon in the South-North of
the feasibility of integrating CORS and Mobile GIS for Calabar. It also shares the boundary with Port Harcourt in the
flexible area administrations, and they provide the exactness South-East of Calabar and also shares boundary with Enugu
and precision. GPS promotes obtaining accuracy and speed in the Easton part of Calabar. In the South, it is bounded with
for acting more quickly. The best applications for it are taxi the Gulf of Guinea and in the North it shares boundary with
route and route verification, vehicle anti-burglary, and many Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State.
areas. TINAPA is located in the Southern part of Calabar. The
people of Calabar are involved in fishing, farming etc. it is a
[6] Proposed a framework for identifying fast vehicles, a tourist centre.
requirement for transit regulation, and an electronic cost
distribution. Enlistment plate recognition problems include 2.3 Population of the study
plate photographs with different quality and layouts. “They The population of the study consists of staff of Board of
made an effort to identify the problems with picture-handling Internal Revenue in Calabar that are making use of
technology for removing just the intriguing region. “This computers in motor vehicle registration. The population size
calculation is tested using vehicle images with different for the study was fifty (50) respondents.
brightness and foundations. [3]. The viewing plane, camera
center, and safe routes away from the vehicle were all 2.4 Sample of the Study
altered. The results of the analyses are intriguing and have a The sample of the study was drawn from staffs of Board of
respectable accuracy rate. In any event, there is always a Internal Revenue in Calabar that are carrying out motor
possibility of misidentification of a character due to the vehicle registration with computer systems. The sample size
for the study was thirty (30) respondents.

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the questions on the survey. Data were gathered from the

2.5 Sampling Technique returned questionnaire at the conclusion of the complete
The sampling technique adopted for this study was the activity to provide information for the data analysis.
simple random sampling approach. Thirty (30) staff of Board
of Internal Revenue in Calabar were sampled at random from 2.8 Data Analysis Procedure
the secretariat that are in charge of motor vehicle registration The study hypotheses were used to organize the information
using the computer systems. Thirty (30) respondents were gathered from the questionnaire. The statistical mean
sampled for this study. technique of analysis was used to calculate the respondents'
scores for each question. Normal values were assigned to the
2.6 Instrumentation response options The pre-determined cut off point was 2.5
The instrument used for data collection in this study was the Question items 1 to 3 were used to analyse research
questionnaire and the four point Likert scale type was used. hypothesis 1, 4 to 6 for research hypothesis 2 and 7 to 9 was
There were twelve questionnaire items, which were meant to used to analyse research question three.
elicit ideas about the application of computers in motor
vehicle registration in Board of Internal Revenue, Calabar, 2.9 Decision Rule
Cross River State. All items with the mean score of 2.50 and above was said to
be accepted else rejected if below 2.50 points. For the
2.7 Data Collection Procedure research hypotheses, any research hypothesis with the grand
The Board of Internal Revenue staff members who were score of 2.50 and above was said to be accepted else rejected
sampled for this study were given thirty (30) copies of the if below 2.50 points.
questionnaire. They offered tips on how to honestly answer

3. Results
Research Hypothesis I
This hypothesis states, “The manual means of motor vehicle registration is prone to loss of registration details.”

Table 3.1: Analysis of Data for Research Hypothesis One

S/N Items SA A SD D Total 𝒙 Remark

1 Vehicle registration details can loss due to so many factors 10 12 5 3 30 2.97 Accepted
40 36 10 3 89
2 Fraudulence registration officer can hide vehicle registration detail 12 5 10 3 30 2.87 Accepted
48 15 20 3 86
3 Motor licensing office can be attacked and destroy document by 15 10 3 2 30 3.27 Accepted
hooligans 60 30 6 2 98

2.97+2.87+3.27 9.11
Grand mean (𝑥 ) = = = 3.04 Accepted.
3 3
Fraudulence registration officer can hide vehicle registration
In respond to item one on table 3.1, 10 respondents strongly detail. This item was accepted. In response to item three, 15
agreed, 12 respondents agreed, 5 respondents strongly respondents strongly agreed, 10 respondents agreed, 3
disagreed and 3 respondents disagreed respectively with the respondents strongly disagreed and 2 respondents disagreed
mean score of 2.97 indicating acceptance that Vehicle respectively with the mean score of 3.27 indicating
registration details can loss due to so many factors. This item acceptance that Motor licensing office can be attacked and
was accepted. In response to item two, 12 respondents destroy document by hooligans. This item was accepted. The
strongly agreed, 5 respondents agreed, 10 respondents grand mean score of 3.04 indicates acceptance to research
strongly disagreed and 3 respondents disagreed respectively hypothesis one that the manual means of motor vehicle
with the mean score of 2.87 indicating acceptance that registration is prone to loss of registration details.

Research Hypothesis II
This hypothesis states, “It is difficult to track fake vehicle registration offenders on the way.”

Table 3.2: Analysis of Data for Research Hypothesis Two

S/N Items SA A SD D Total 𝒙 Remark

4 Most drivers do not work on the road with their genuine particulars. 20 7 2 1 30 3.53 Accepted
80 21 4 1 106
5 Manual registration do not provide ways to authenticate motors on the 12 5 10 3 30 2.87 Accepted
way 48 15 20 3 86
6 Stolen vehicles are mostly be tracked by information circulation only 2 4 14 10 30 1.93 Rejected
8 12 28 10 58

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3.53+2.87+1.93 8.33
Grand mean (𝑥 ) = = = 2.78 Accepted
3 3

In response to item four, 20 respondents strongly agreed, 7 the way. This item was accepted. In response to item six, 2
respondents agreed, 2 respondents strongly disagreed and 1 respondents strongly agreed, 4 respondents agreed, 14
respondent disagreed respectively with the mean score of respondents strongly disagreed and 10 respondents disagreed
3.53 indicating acceptance that most drivers do not work on respectively with the mean score of 1.93 indicating rejection
the road with their genuine particulars. This item was that Stolen vehicles are mostly be tracked by information
accepted. In response to item five, 12 respondents strongly circulation only. This item was rejected. The grand mean
agreed, 5 respondents agreed, 10 respondents strongly score of 2.78 indicates acceptance of research hypothesis two
disagreed and 3 respondents disagreed respectively with the that it is difficult to track fake vehicle registration offenders
mean score of 2.87 indicating acceptance that manual on the way.
registration do not provide ways to authenticate motors on

Research Hypothesis III

The hypothesis states, “The technology in Nigeria does not support full application of computer in motor vehicle registration.”

Table 3.3: Analysis of Data for Research Hypothesis Three

S/N Items SA A SD D Total 𝒙 Remark

7 GSM network is lacking in so many areas in Cross River 15 7 5 3 30 3.13 Accepted

60 21 10 3 94
8 There is enough of computers and maintenance culture in the board of 3 1 7 20 30 1.63 Rejected
internal revenue 12 3 14 20 49
9 Computers are costly to purchase and need training to use. 10 17 1 2 30 3.17 Accepted
40 51 2 2 95

3.13+1.63+3.17 7.93
Grand mean (𝑥 ) = = = 2.64 Accepted.
3 3

In response to item seven, 15 respondents strongly agreed, 7 According to figure 1, the respondents strongly agreed with a
respondents agreed, 5 respondents strongly disagreed and 3 40% acceptance that purchasing and training of individuals
respondents disagreed respectively with the mean score of with computer is costly, while 25 strongly disagree to the
3.13 indicating acceptance that GSM network is lacking in so affirmation. However, it was further noted that the cost of
many areas in Cross River. This item was accepted. In computers could vary greatly depending on the specific
response to item eight, 3 respondents strongly agreed, 1 model and specifications. However, it is true that high-
respondent agreed, 7 respondents strongly disagreed and 20 performance computers can be quite expensive. Conversely,
respondents disagreed respectively with the mean score of there are also many affordable options available, particularly
1.63 indicating rejection that here is enough of computers for personal or basic use. Regarding training, there are many
and maintenance culture in the board of internal revenue. resources available online that can help individuals learn how
This item was rejected. In response to item nine, 10 to use computers and software. Many of these resources are
respondents strongly agreed, 17 respondents agreed, 1 free or low-cost, and can be accessed from anywhere with an
respondent strongly disagreed and 2 respondents disagreed internet connection. Additionally, many schools and
respectively with the mean score of 3.17 indicating community organizations offer computer-training programs
acceptance that Computers are costly to purchase and need at little to no cost. It is also worth noting that investing in
training to use. This item was accepted. The grand mean computer skills can have many benefits, including increasing
score of 2.64 indicates acceptance to research hypotheses job opportunities and improving overall productivity. While
three that the technology in Nigeria does not support full there may be upfront costs associated with purchasing and
application of computer in motor vehicle registration. training on a computer, the long-term benefits can outweigh
these costs.
40
4. Discussion
30
Based on research hypothesis one, the grand mean score of
20 SA 3.04 indicates acceptance that the manual means of motor
SD vehicle registration is prone to loss of registration details.
10 This fact was accepted and in-line with the idea of (Barth,
2014 who said that computer systems are used now in our
0 modern days for online motor vehicle registration for
Cost worldwide accessibility. The introduction of the computer
systems can now allowed vehicle owners and users the
Figure 1: Computers Exorbitant to Purchase and Training opportunity to validate their registration details with ease and

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at all points. Mobile phones and computer systems are used Based on research hypothesis three, the grand mean score of
to carry out these tasks as services are rendered to other 2.64 indicates acceptance that the technology in Nigeria does
network services. Motor vehicle registration is the process of not support full application of computer in motor vehicle
legally registering a motor vehicle with the appropriate registration. This fact was accepted and in-line with the view
government agency, typically the Department of Motor of [11] that most motor licensing officers if not all are
Vehicles (DMV) in the United States. This process typically computer literate personnel and they used the computer and
involves filling out a registration form, paying a fee, other interactive devices like the mobile phones to make
providing proof of ownership, and providing proof of request for motor vehicle registration authentication. This
insurance. The registration process is important because it automated online motor vehicle registration system is
provides a record of ownership and helps ensure that vehicles effective and has promoted the tracking of stolen vehicles
are properly insured and meet safety and emissions effectively in our society. It is possible that there are other
standards. In addition, registered vehicles typically receive factors beyond just technology that are preventing full
license plates that make them easily identifiable by law computer-based registration of motor vehicles in Nigeria.
enforcement. That being said, there are potential solutions that could help
overcome these challenges. For example, Nigeria could
Based on research hypothesis two, the grand mean score of invest in improving its technology infrastructure and training
2.78 indicates acceptance that it is difficult to track fake more skilled personnel to manage and maintain these
vehicle registration offenders on the way. This fact was systems. Additionally, it could look to other countries or
accepted and supported with the view of [10] who pointed international organizations for assistance and guidance on
that the automated motor vehicle registration is better than how to successfully implement computer-based motor
the manual approach as ones registration detail cannot be vehicle registration. Overall, while there may be challenges
authenticated on the way, hence, the registration officers to implementing computer-based registration in Nigeria at
would not carry the whole record of manual registration with the moment, there are also opportunities to overcome these
them always. challenges and make progress towards a more efficient and
The manual system of motor vehicle registration causes effective system in the future.
disappointment and it is cost intensive as one is expected to
move from with large documents from one point to the other, 5. Conclusion
if efficiency must be attended. Detecting fake vehicle
registration can be challenging, but there are several The automated motor vehicle registration system has really
measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of such helped in the easy registration of motor vehicles and this has
fraud. Here are some possible reasons why it can be difficult helped to reduce the stress involved in the manual processes
to track fake vehicle registration: Lack of Proper of travelling to vehicle registration offices distanced from
Documentation: Fake vehicle registration can be done using placed of purchase. It has equally led to fast registration
forged or falsified documents. Without a proper verification process and help in limiting the rate of criminality on car deft
process, it can be challenging to detect these fraudulent in the society. People now stay anywhere and make request
documents. Use of Stolen Vehicles: Fraudsters may use on issues that borders about their car missing links or any
stolen vehicles to obtain fake registration. In such cases, the issue that may need verification. However, this may not be
original owners of the vehicles may not be aware that their easy from the beginning because of facilities, but it should be
vehicles have been stolen, which can make it difficult to encouraged. An automated motor vehicle registration system
detect the fraud. Compromised DMV Systems: The is a digital platform that streamlines the process of
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is responsible for registering motor vehicles by automating various
vehicle registration, and its databases are used to track administrative tasks. This system typically includes a central
vehicle ownership and registration details. However, if the database that stores vehicle information, such as the vehicle
DMV's systems are compromised or hacked, it can be identification number (VIN), make, model, and registration
difficult to detect fake vehicle registrations. Sophisticated status. Through this system, vehicle owners can easily renew
Techniques: Fraudsters can use sophisticated techniques to their registration, update their contact information, and
create fake vehicle registration documents that may be receive automatic reminders about upcoming registration
difficult to detect. These can include using high-quality deadlines. Additionally, law enforcement officers can use the
printers and scanners, as well as expert-level knowledge of system to verify the registration status of a vehicle during
government regulations and legal processes. traffic stops or investigations. Automated motor vehicle
registration systems are designed to improve the efficiency
To reduce the likelihood of fake vehicle registration, it is and accuracy of the registration process, reduce errors, and
essential to have a robust verification process in place. This minimize fraud. They also provide a more convenient and
can include verifying all documents related to the vehicle and accessible way for vehicle owners to manage their
its ownership, conducting thorough background checks on registration requirements.
the seller or previous owners, and using technologies such as
RFID tags and GPS tracking to monitor vehicles' movements. Recommendations
Additionally, it is essential to stay vigilant and report any The following recommendations were made based on the
suspicious activities or documents to the authorities study.
promptly.

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corresponding author. University of Ghana. Miracle has held
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The author(s) received no financial support for the research, renowned scholar, computer scientist,
authorship, and/or publication of this article. and data scientist with an extensive background in research,
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Research in Computer Science and Engineering for their Catholic University of Ghana since 2021. His research
review and suggestions to increase clarity and visibility. interest includes public health technology, deep leaning,
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