IGP suspends tinted glass enforcement

Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police, has announced the temporary suspension of the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991.

The decision followed a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by Afam Josiah Osigwe, its President, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The meeting focused on addressing public concerns over the enforcement of the tinted glass law and promoting cooperation between the Police and the Bar in upholding citizens’ rights and the rule of law.

According to a statement by Benjamin Hundeyin, Force Public Relations Officer, on Thursday, the meeting provided an opportunity for constructive discussions on issues of mutual interest, including the need to balance law enforcement responsibilities with respect for legal processes and human rights.

The statement noted that during the deliberations, the Nigeria Police Force clarified that there is presently no definitive court order restraining it from enforcing the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991.

“However, in consideration of public interest and the intervention of the NBA, the Inspector-General announced that the enforcement has been temporarily suspended pending the outcome of a Motion on Notice scheduled for hearing on October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.

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“To further strengthen collaboration and ensure continuous dialogue, both institutions agreed to establish a Police-NBA Joint Committee to serve as a platform for resolving legal and enforcement-related matters.

“The committee is expected to enhance mutual understanding and accountability in the implementation of laws affecting the public”, the statement read.

In the meantime, the Police have advised all vehicle owners and motorists to use the suspension period to regularize their documentation and ensure full compliance with regulations governing the use of tinted or shaded vehicle glasses in Nigeria.

Egbetokun reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to enforce all existing laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for citizens’ rights, while deepening collaboration with critical stakeholders in the justice sector.

He noted that the Force remains guided by its constitutional mandate to maintain law and order within the framework of legality and due process.