Motor Vehicle Administration Research Articles

Perancangan Sistem Informasi Nomor Antrean untuk Meningkatkan Efisiensi Layanan di SAMSAT Banyuasin

Managing motor vehicle administration and taxation in Indonesia, mainly through the One-Stop Integrated Administration System (SAMSAT), is crucial for enhancing public services. SAMSAT Banyuasin, as part of the government institution responsible for vehicle administration and taxation, faces challenges in service efficiency due to the continued use of a manual queuing system. This article aims to develop a Queue Number Information System to improve the structure, transparency, and user experience at SAMSAT Banyuasin. The literature review indicates that previous research has successfully optimized queuing systems in various service contexts, such as in bank teller services. This approach provides a conceptual foundation for designing the Queue Number Information System at SAMSAT Banyuasin. The research methodology involves collecting primary and qualitative data through direct observation and interviews. The design phase utilizes the Waterfall model, encompassing requirement analysis, system design (using UML), implementation, testing, and maintenance. Results and discussions include details about implemented features, such as the login interface, registration dashboard, queue number call/monitor dashboard, print report dashboard, and settings/configuration dashboard. The implementation process, testing, and maintenance are also explained. With this design, it is anticipated that the Queue Number Information System can be an effective solution to enhance service efficiency at SAMSAT Banyuasin. Implementing this technology will optimize administrative processes, reduce customer waiting times, and improve public satisfaction.

Analysis Of The Role Of Blockchain Technology In Recording Motor Vehicle Ownership Data

The importance of the role of motor vehicles in human life is revealed through its transformation from a tertiary need to a secondary one. In Indonesia, the number of motor vehicles reached 136.191 million units in 2020, prompting the government to regulate registration and identification through Presidential Regulation No. 5 of 2015. This research addresses issues related to motor vehicle administration in Indonesia, focusing on transparency, data integrity, and information availability. Inspired by the rapid growth in the number of motor vehicles and the increasing cases of theft, this research aims to design and implement an innovative motor vehicle ownership recording system using blockchain technology. This approach aims to enhance the accessibility of information on the origin and ownership of vehicles or Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRN), which is currently limited in both manual and online forms. The research methodology involves the design and implementation of blockchain technology, tested to verify its effectiveness in achieving transparency and data security goals. The research results indicate that this system can provide more comprehensive and distributed information to the general public, overcoming the limitations of centralized systems. The conclusion of this research affirms that the application of blockchain technology can be an innovative and effective solution to improve motor vehicle administration. The implications of this research include increased efficiency, security, and availability of information in handling vehicle administration, potentially having a positive impact on the general public and related industries

Urban Taxi Slogans: The People's Arts

Urban Taxi Slogans: The People's Arts

Association of Neighborhood Deprivation With Prostate Cancer and Immune Markers in African American and European American Men

Neighborhood variables may be factors in the excessive burden of prostate cancer among African American men. To examine associations between neighborhood deprivation, circulating immune-oncology markers, and prostate cancer among African American and European American men. A case-control study was conducted between January 1, 2005, and January 1, 2016. Participants included men with prostate cancer and age- and race-frequency-matched population controls. Participants were recruited at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Maryland Medical Center; controls were obtained through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration database. National Death Index follow-up was performed through December 31, 2020, and data analysis was conducted from February 1, 2022, through October 31, 2022. 2000 Census-tract Neighborhood Deprivation Index as a standardized score. Primary outcomes included prostate cancer, all-cause mortality, and disease-specific mortality. Secondary outcomes included the National Comprehensive Cancer Network risk score and serum proteomes for 82 immune-oncology markers with pathway annotation. Participants included men with prostate cancer (n = 769: 405 African American, 364 European American men) and age- and race-frequency-matched population controls (n = 1023: 479 African American, 544 European American men). The median survival follow-up was 9.70 years (IQR, 5.77 years), with 219 deaths. Among 884 African American men, mean (SD) age at recruitment was 63.8 (7.6) years; mean (SD) age at recruitment among 908 European American men was 66.4 (8.1) years. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis with individual socioeconomic status adjustment, neighborhood deprivation was associated with 55% increased odds of prostate cancer among African American men (odds ratio [OR], 1.55; 95% CI, 1.33-1.81), but was not associated with the disease among European American men. Residing in the most-deprived vs least-deprived neighborhoods corresponded to 88% higher disease odds (OR, 1.88; 95% CI, 1.30-2.75) among all men and an approximate 3-fold increase among African American men (OR, 3.58; 95% CI, 1.72-7.45), but no association was noted among European American men. In Cox proportional hazard regression analyses, socioeconomic status-adjusted neighborhood deprivation was associated with an increased all-cause mortality only among African American men (hazard ratio [HR], 1.28; 95% CI, 1.08-1.53), whereas it was associated with metastatic disease and a 50% increased hazard of a prostate cancer-specific death among all men (HR, 1.50; 95% CI, 1.07-2.09). In analyses restricted to controls, neighborhood deprivation was associated with increased activity scores of serum proteome-defined chemotaxis, inflammation, and tumor immunity suppression. The findings of this study suggest that deprived neighborhood residency may increase the risk of African American men for prostate cancer and a related mortality, potentially through its association with systemic immune function and inflammation.

Financial knowledge, financial confidence and risk attitudes: Evidence from selected motor insurance policyholders in Nigeria

Financial losses from the inactions of motorists culminated in financial anxieties, probably due to financial illiteracy in financial decisions. However, financial decisions are usually made in the course of attaining a high level of personal financial satisfaction. Therefore, this study examined the relationships between financial knowledge, financial confidence and risk attitudes, with specific reference to motor insurance policyholders in Lagos, Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. The study population consisted of the total number of registered motorists recorded as of 2019 by the Lagos State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency. Thus, quota and convenience sampling methods were adopted in the questionnaire distribution and collection processes. A structured questionnaire was employed for data gathering. A total of 399 copies of the questionnaire were distributed, of which 287 were found usable. The data processing technique employed was simple frequency percentages and the multinomial logistics regression method. The findings further affirmed that financial knowledge and confidence were significant in attracting reasonable risk attitudes from policyholders. Keywords: Decisions, expected utility theory, finance, financial knowledge, motor insurance, policyholders

Claims Handling Process Attributes: Perceptions Of Motor Insurance Policyholders In Lagos, Nigeria

Purpose: A claim is always requested at the maturity or occurrence of an event. The claim is a perception influencer and mirror image in the relationships between the insurers and their policyholders. This perception is thus crucial to the claims handling process. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the claims handling process explicitly attributed to the perceptions of motor insurance policyholders in Lagos, Nigeria. Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. The study population was the total number of registered motorists recorded in 2019 by the Motor Vehicle Administration Agency, 704,828. Thus, quota and convenience sampling methods were adopted in the questionnaire distribution and collection processes. A structured questionnaire was employed for data gathering. A total of 399 copies of the questionnaire were distributed, of which 287 were found usable, representing a 72% response rate. The data procedural technique employed were simple frequency percentages and Friedman’s rank test statistical method. Results/Findings:This study confirms the importance of motor insurance policyholders attached to claims handling processes in Nigeria. This study recommended that claims handling procedures should be strategically designed to incorporate the various attributes explained to provide for a mutually beneficial ambience between policyholders and insurers. Furthermore, motor insurance providers should put in place attractive claims packages to boost the confidence level of the motoring communities. Given the implications of this study, research work is thus encouraged to look at behavioural factors that can influence the claims handling preferences of motor insurance policyholders in Nigeria.

Partnership and Service Operation Systems in Improving the Performance of Samsat Service Operations in West Java

The government has regulated the pattern of identification and registration of motor vehicle ownership administration and the pattern of imposition of taxes, including compulsory donations of traffic accident funds through the One Roof Motor Vehicle Administration System, abbreviated as SAMSAT. The performance of service operations at the SAMSAT office in West Java Province has not reached the optimal stage. This is allegedly related to the implementation of service operations and partnership systems. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of partnerships and service operating systems on the operational performance of SAMSAT services in West Java. The research method used in this study is survey research. The unit of analysis is the SAMSAT office in West Java Province with an observation unit that is an apparatus from the SAMSAT office in West Java Province spread over 27 districts / cities. Based on a small population size, a census of the entire population is carried out. Causality analysis is used to determine the causal relationship between variables, using PLS. The results of the study show that partnerships and service operating systems have a significant effect on operating performance. System operating performance has a more dominant influence than partnerships in increasing SAMSAT operating performance. The results of this study have implications for the SAMSAT apparatus in West Java Province that efforts to develop operational performance of SAMSAT services can be done by prioritizing the development of service operating systems and supported by the development of closer partnerships with related parties.

Risk Management Analysis Using COBIT 4.1 at Vehicle Testing Management Information System

The role of information technology in an organization is growing so fast. Vehicle Testing of Management Information System (VTMIS) is a system that uses information technology to serve users in motor vehicle administration in the Banyumas transportation service area. VTMIS at the Banyumas Transportation Department is an integrated information system for the motor vehicle testing process starting from the registration process, levy payment, and vehicle testing. The purpose of this study is to analyze the risk management at VTMIS in Banyumas Transportation Department using Control Objective for Information and Related Technology (COBIT 4.1) domain Plan and Organize (PO) 9. COBIT 4.1 is a framework for analyzing and ensuring information technology aligns with business management by calculating maturity levels. The data analysis results from the PO9 domain show that VTMIS risk management has a maturity level of 3.46. The maturity level of VTMIS at the Banyumas Transportation Department is at level 3, namely defined, meaning that procedures are in a position of standardization, documentation, and individual communication. The recommendation for VTMIS at the Banyumas Transportation Department needs to carry out risk management in a structured, massive and integrated manner

An Improved Vehicle Registration and Licensing System

Vehicle registration and licensing systems have been in existence for decades. However, there has been over 55% increase in the number of reported stolen vehicles which have not been recovered in the last 3 years. Therefore, there is need to improve on its existing systems by incorporating anti-theft capability of vehicles using fingerprint biometric technology. In developing the Secured Vehicle Registration System (SVRS), data on vehicle registration, renewal and change of ownership procedures were collected from the Motor Licensing Office at Osogbo. Unified Modelling Language (UML) tools was used for the system design, to illustrate the whole system in a clearer way, and implemented using JavaScript, PHP scripting language, HTML, XAMPP SQLServer and the Mantra MFS100 fingerprint scanner. The system performance was evaluated by authenticating registered vehicle owner biometric to calculate the Accuracy, Average Response Time (ART) and Apdex Score. The result of the evaluation using 288 fingerprint templates of 72 vehicle owners shows the False Accept Rate (FAR) of 0.0% and False Reject Rate (FRR) of 2.1%, which is equivalent to a system accuracy of 97.9%. The ART for the fingerprint execution matching is 36.3 microseconds while the overall system satisfaction Apdex score recorded was 0.73, which denotes a satisfying system. The high-speed verification method uses the lowest computational power and execution time to deliver accurate results through making a match or non-match against stored templates. The developed system demonstrated its ability to link vehicle(s) to its respective owner(s) and also function as an automatic identity verification system for vehicle owners using VIN and fingerprint. The system has the ability to be employed for preventing fraudulent change of ownership and also help reduce delay in processing vehicle license.Keywords— authentication, biometrics, database, fraudulent, information protection, motor vehicle administration, motor vehicle registry, security code, vehicle owners

Peran Direktorat Lalu Lintas Polda Sumatera Utara Dalam Menciptakan Akuntabilitas Pelayanan Publik

Public demands for the creation of good governance especially in the public service sector which is based on good governance and clean govenance produce Polri institutions as sub-systems in the field of public services are required to be responsible in carrying out their duties in a professional and accountable manner. The National Police in particular carries out functions in the field of Registration and Identification of Motorized Vehicles (Regident Ranmor) who have strived to improve themselves by taking steps to reform the police that are moral, professional, modren, and independent through e-government systems in public services, this study aims to analyze the role of the North Sumatra Regional Police traffic directorate in creating public service accountability and efforts in creating public service accountability by the North Sumatra regional police traffic directorate. The results of this study indicate that the regent then is one of the functions of the police in the field of traffic which has the task of being one of the functions of the police in the field of traffic which provides services to the public in the field of motor vehicle administration services, namely issuance (SIM STNK, STCK, BPKB), material training (SIM, STNK, BPKB, TNKB). Public services in the field of registration and identification of motor vehicles carried out by the Directorate of Traffic of the North Sumatra Regional Police based on community satisfaction, it is expected that a survey of the community is carried out periodically (at least once a year) to find out the hopes, desires of the community for the services provided in order to provide excellent service to the community

Penerapan Kebijakan Penghapusan Sanksi Administrasi Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor di Kota Jakarta Selatan Tahun 2019

The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta issued Governor Regulation Number 3 of 2018 concerning the elimination of tax administration sanctions (sunset policy) or better known to the public by bleaching. The end of 2019 there were still PKB and BBN arrears, particularly in the South Jakarta City area reaching 15 billion. The results showed the realization of motor vehicle tax revenue of Rp 115,917,771,730, - there was a reduction of Rp 108,247,742,466, - meaning there were still motor vehicle tax arrears of around 7.5 billion. This problem arises because the socialization of bleaching information is still not optimal, the low public interest in the program, and the low tax compliance. 
 This statement emerged from the results of a survey of respondents who stated that the responsive attitude to the sunset policy reached 88.5%, of which 47.9% stated the respondents agreed to the policy of eliminating motor vehicle administration sanctions but they had not used it, in other words, the sunset policy make public interest to obey pay taxes increases. So that the important role of the DKI Jakarta Regional Tax and Retribution Agency (BPRD) will immediately improve tax administration, improve services, systematically and continuously educate taxpayers and ensure law enforcement.

A Longitudinal Investigation of Falls and Motor Vehicle Crashes in Older Drivers.

Objective: To assess the longitudinal association between fall history reported at a driver's license screening visit and the likelihood of subsequent vehicle crashes. Method: A total of 1,127 older adults were recruited from Maryland State Motor Vehicle Administration sites and interviewed annually over 15 years. Results: Individuals who reported a previous fall were more likely to be female, perform worse on physical functioning and divided attention tasks, and report more situational driving avoidance compared with non-fallers at baseline. Females who reported a fall at baseline had a 2.6× greater likelihood of subsequently reporting a crash over the 15 years than males. Among those who reported a fall at baseline, greater weekly driving exposure over the 15 years was associated with a 23% higher likelihood of a subsequent crash. Discussion: These findings support the utility of investigating nontraditional driver screening methods to identify drivers who may be at increased risk of future driving difficulties.

FALLS AND MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISIONS: A LONGITUDINAL INVESTIGATION OF OLDER DRIVERS

Longitudinal research is needed to better understand mobility and aging, as falls and motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are the top two leading causes of unintentional injury-related deaths for adults 65 and older in the United States. Using a longitudinal sample of older adults, prior falls were assessed as a predictor and moderator of the rate of subsequent MVCs over a 15 year time period. Using a 15-year longitudinal sample of 1,911 older adults recruited from three Maryland State Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) sites, we conducted group differences and Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) Poisson regressions. Individuals who reported a fall at baseline were more likely to be female, older, have poorer physical functioning, and reported more situational driving avoidance at baseline compared to those who did not report a fall. Females who reported a fall at baseline had a 2x greater risk rate of subsequently reporting a MVC over the 15 year time period than males. Furthermore, individuals, irrespective of gender, with a prior fall at baseline who drove more days per week over the 15-year time span had a 23% higher risk rate of a subsequent MVC. The current findings further the discussion on aging and mobility as it offers a longitudinal perspective on the association between falls and MVCS. These findings promote the utility of investigating non-traditional driver screening methods to identify drivers who may be at an increased rate for further driving difficulties.

Alcohol, Driving, and Health among Community-dwelling Older Adults.

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the relationships among alcohol use, driving behavior, and indicators of health among older adults. A sample of 818 adults ages 65 and older were recruited through the state motor vehicle administration and completed an online survey. Regression models were used to assess the associations between alcohol use, driving behaviors, and 6 health indicators. Whereas more frequent alcohol use was associated with fewer health conditions, higher quantity alcohol use was associated with increased likelihood of having at least one health condition. Participants who drove several days a week and those who drove every day had higher perceived health status, a lower number of past-year health conditions, and a lower number of past-year health events when compared to less frequent drivers. Persons who had at least one past-year negative driving behavior or event were significantly less likely to have positive health status, had lower perceived health status, and had a higher number of past-year health conditions and events. High quantity alcohol use and risky driving behavior among older adults are indicative of poorer health. Continued efforts are needed to educate older adults on the relationships among alcohol use, driving behavior, and health.

Driving concerns among older adults: Associations with driving skill, behaviors, and experiences

Objectives: The purpose of this investigation was to determine what older adults find most concerning about driving as they age and how these concerns are related to driving skill, behaviors, and experiences.Methods: In partnership with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, a sample of 751 older adults ages 65 and older completed an online survey between October 2017 and May 2018. A content analysis was used to code open-ended responses about driver concerns, and multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the associations between driving concerns and driving skill, behavior, and experiences.Results: Eighty-four percent of participants reported at least one driving concern, with 44% concerned about others’ driving, 34% concerned about their own driving, and 24% concerned about driving conditions. The most frequently mentioned driving concerns were other drivers in general, driving at night, visual ability and awareness, and other drivers being aggressive or reckless. Being concerned with their own driving was significantly associated with decreased perceived driving skill and increased odds of experiencing negative driving experiences in the past year. Being concerned about others’ driving was associated with increased odds of wearing a seat belt (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.67; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.02, 7.00), having high perceived driving skills in emergency situations (AOR = 1.56; 95% CI, 1.14, 2.12), and getting in a near crash or collision in the past year (AOR = 1.50; 95% CI, 1.04, 2.18).Conclusions: Older adult drivers are frequently concerned about their own driving as well as the driving of others. Implications for future research and health practice are discussed.

Online Motor Vehicle Licensing System Using RBAC Mechanism

Motor vehicle administration is a composite process and revolves around the management and the control of motor licensing.Motor vehicle licensing is the payment of a fee for the use of motor vehicles on public roads. Motor vehicle licensing in Nigeriabegan over 100 years ago starting from the colonial administration and the records then were manually kept which did not help inraising the efficiency of the general automotive services. The current process of motor vehicle licensing is being operated manually and due to this procedure, numerous problems are been encountered. This study seeks to develop a software that linksall the procedures of the motor vehicle licensing system in motor license authority in the manual system of motor vehicleregistration and introduces a better system which is the computerized system that will contribute to providing solutions to theproblems in the manual system. This work was designed to aid the framework for a client-server distributed database system forlicensing and registration of automobiles in Nigeria online. The system was implemented using PHP scripting language, HTML,MySQL Server, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. This study highly recommends that the motor vehicle licensing office should setup a computer-based system and more research done to perfect and make it more useful.

Threshold Effects of Speed-Monitoring Devices on the Speeding Behavior of Drivers

This paper summarizes an evaluation of a speed-monitoring system that provides speed warning feedback to drivers enrolled in a voluntary program. The field study aimed to determine the effects of immediate feedback on drivers, especially chronic speeders. Drivers with at least three speeding violations in the past 3 years were recruited through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. After a 2-week baseline period, the alert system was activated, and driving behavior was monitored for any changes for approximately 4 weeks. Subjects were monitored (silently) for a follow-up phase of 2 weeks. During the treatment phase, drivers received alerts when their speeds exceeded the posted speed limit by more than 8 mph. The findings are encouraging and suggest that verbal alerts are successful in producing short-term changes in driving behavior. Overall, the average proportion of speeding above the alert threshold declined significantly during the treatment phase, an indication that the alerts did have a deterring effect on speeding behavior. Once the alerts were silenced, there was evidence suggesting a sustained change in driving behavior for some participants. Although the proportion of speeding above the threshold was higher during the 2-week follow-up period than during the treatment phase, for some participants the follow-up speeds were lower than those recorded during the baseline phase. Although speeding was reduced during the treatment phase at speeds over the feedback threshold, much of this speeding appeared to have shifted down to just below the threshold. This finding raises an important question regarding optimal levels for setting thresholds for feedback on speeding behavior.

Using cognitive status to predict crash risk: Blazing new trails?

IntroductionA computer-based version of an established neuropsychological paper-and-pencil assessment tool, the Trail-Making Test, was applied with approximately 700 drivers aged 70 years and older in offices of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. MethodThis was a volunteer sample that received a small compensation for study participation, with an assurance that their license status would not be affected by the results. Analyses revealed that the study sample was representative of Maryland older drivers with respect to age and indices of prior driving safety. The relationship between drivers' scores on the Trail-Making Test and prospective crash experience was analyzed using a new outcome measure that explicitly takes into account error responses as well as correct responses, the error-compensated completion time. ResultsFor the only reliable predictor of crash risk, Trail-Making Test Part B, this measure demonstrated a modest gain in specificity and was a more significant predictor of future safety risk than the simple time-to-completion measure. Impact on industryImproved specificity and the potential for autonomous test administration are particular advantages of this measure for use with large populations, in settings such as health care or driver licensing.

Visual Characteristics of Elderly Night Drivers in the Salisbury Eye Evaluation Driving Study

To characterize visual factors among those who continue to drive and those who restrict night driving in the elderly population. The Salisbury Eye Evaluation Driving Study (SEEDS) is a study of vision, cognition, and driving behaviors of older drivers living in the greater Salisbury, Maryland, metropolitan area. Patients were recruited from listings in the Department of Motor Vehicle Administration. Data are reported from two visits conducted 2 years apart. Night driving was assessed using a real-time driving assessment tool, the Driving Monitor System. Night driving was defined by the presence of at least one episode of driving at night during a 5-day time period (seasonally adjusted). Participants also underwent a battery of cognitive and visual function testing including distance acuity, contrast sensitivity, and visual fields. Logistic regression was used to model factors associated with night driving. Complete data were available for 990 of the 1080 participants (92%) attending both visits; 41% of participants were driving at night in each visit. Those who were younger (P < 0.001), male (P < 0.001), and had better measures of cognitive (P = 0.007) and visual function were observed driving at night, whereas those who were older, female, and had poorer measures of cognitive and visual function restricted their night driving behavior. An association was observed between depressive symptoms and less night driving in females (P = 0.003). In multivariate analysis, better contrast sensitivity (odds ratio [OR] 1.18, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.02-1.36, P = 0.02) and visual field detection (OR 1.21, 95% CI 1.00-1.47, P = 0.05) were associated with driving at night. Visual acuity was not found to be significantly related to night driving (OR 1.08, 95% CI 0.95-1.18, P = 0.12). Restricting driving at night is a multifactorial behavior that has a vision component, notably poor contrast sensitivity, and some loss of visual fields.

Older drivers and rapid deceleration events: Salisbury Eye Evaluation Driving Study

Drivers who rapidly change speed while driving may be more at risk for a crash. We sought to determine the relationship of demographic, vision, and cognitive variables with episodes of rapid decelerations during five days of normal driving in a cohort of older drivers. In the Salisbury Eye Evaluation Driving Study, 1425 older drivers aged 67–87 were recruited from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration's rolls for licensees in Salisbury, Maryland. Participants had several measures of vision tested: visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, visual fields, and the attentional visual field. Participants were also tested for various domains of cognitive function including executive function, attention, psychomotor speed, and visual search. A custom created driving monitoring system (DMS) was used to capture rapid deceleration events (RDEs), defined as at least 350milli-g deceleration, during a five day period of monitoring. The rate of RDE per mile driven was modeled using a negative binomial regression model with an offset of the logarithm of the number of miles driven. We found that 30% of older drivers had one or more RDE during a five day period, and of those, about 1/3 had four or more. The rate of RDE per mile driven was highest for those drivers driving <59 miles during the 5-day period of monitoring. However, older drivers with RDE's were more likely to have better scores in cognitive tests of psychomotor speed and visual search, and have faster brake reaction time. Further, greater average speed and maximum speed per driving segment was protective against RDE events. In conclusion, contrary to our hypothesis, older drivers who perform rapid decelerations tend to be more “fit”, with better measures of vision and cognition compared to those who do not have events of rapid deceleration.