ABSTRACT
VANETs are of prime importance, as they are likely to be among the first commercial application of ad hoc network technology. Vehicles will act as nodes that are capable of forming self-organizing networks with no earlier knowledge of each other. The potential of VANET technology is high with a range of applications being deployed in aid of consumers, commercial establishments such as toll plazas, entertainment companies as well as law enforcement authorities. However, without securing these networks, they would lend themselves to blatant abuse, leading to major problems and immense damage to life and property. The implementation of security has to be accomplished, keeping in mind the conflicting requirements of personal users-car manufactures as well as law enforcement authorities.
