The document proposes an Expedite Message Authentication Protocol (EMAP) for vehicular ad hoc networks that replaces the time-consuming process of checking certificate revocation lists with a more efficient revocation checking process using keyed hash message authentication codes. EMAP also uses a novel probabilistic key distribution method that allows non-revoked vehicles to securely share and update a secret key. Analysis shows that EMAP can significantly reduce message loss compared to conventional authentication methods using certificate revocation lists while providing security.