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Augmented Reality To Enhance Driving Tests In Oman; ROP Launch Suite Of Tech For Traffic Services

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has launched a suite of electronic systems to enhance user experience and user interface, including the introduction of an e-system for driving tests.

The new online services also include online issuance of driver’s licenses and online issuance of vehicle registration cards.

News of the digital transformation was made public at an event held at the Traffic Safety Institute in Ibri in Al Dhahirah Governorate as part of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) Annual Day celebrations held under the auspices of Lt Gen Hasan bin Mohsin al Shraiqi, Inspector-General of Police and Customs.

As per the ROP, the electronic system for driving tests is aimed at easing the procedures for applying for a license by providing applicants with the opportunity to perform the preliminary theory test online.

The ROP will then transfer the student to a simulation device that is enhanced utilising augmented reality (AR) technology for the next test.

Other groundbreaking announcements included the introduction of a new system that will enable drivers to store their vehicle registration card and driver’s license in their smartphones.

The system will also enable the user to follow up on the status and validity of the driver’s license. Citizens and residents can access this feature via the free-to-download ROP smartphone app.

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