Blockchain based driver point system for enhancing road safety

Abstract

Road accidents in India have continued to rise despite various enforcement measures, underscoring the urgent need for innovative systems that foster safer driving practices. This paper presents the “Blockchain-Based Driver Point System for Enhancing Road Safety,” which integrates blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized storage to manage driver penalty points and dynamically calculate insurance premiums. By ensuring transparency, immutability, and decentralized evidence storage, our system aims to discourage irresponsible driving and reduce traffic violations. In initial simulations involving 100 drivers and 50 recorded offenses, the system demonstrated a potential reduction in unreported or manipulated violation data by over 80% compared to traditional record-keeping. Moreover, real-time penalty point visibility encouraged drivers to modify their behavior, with a preliminary estimate of a 15% decrease in repeat violations. Despite these promising indicators, the project faces limitations regarding transaction costs on Ethereum, regulatory barriers, and user acceptance. This paper also provides a comparative analysis of existing blockchain-based road safety applications, highlighting our innovation in dynamic premium calculation and multifaceted stakeholder involvement. In addressing challenges such as data privacy and scalability, our project proposes strategies like off-chain storage for evidence and robust user authentication. The results suggest that a blockchain-driven ecosystem could significantly enhance transparency and accountability in driver management, yet further real-world pilot studies, more extensive testing, and policy alignment are needed to validate large-scale impact.