Police begin nationwide enforcement of tinted glass permit October 2

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit (TGP) will commence on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in line with directives from Olukayode Egbetokun. Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

The announcement, contained in a statement signed by Mohammed Halima, Police Public Relations Officer for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, stressed that the operation will be carried out in strict compliance with the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004.

According to the police, the Act remains a vital security measure aimed at curbing criminal activities and enhancing public safety.

The force urged motorists, particularly those in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Niger State, to ensure their vehicles are covered by valid and verifiable tinted glass permits before the deadline.

“The grace period previously granted for obtaining or renewing TGPs has now expired.

“Vehicles with tinted glasses must now present approved permits during checks or face sanctions,” the statement warned.

As part of the enforcement exercise, designated police teams will conduct routine checks across the FCT and Niger State.

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Any motorist found operating a vehicle with tinted windows without a valid permit risks having their vehicle impounded, in addition to facing possible legal prosecution.

The statement further noted that applications and revalidation of permits must be done exclusively through the official police portal, www.possap.gov.ng, to ensure authenticity and transparency.

The NPF appealed for public cooperation, describing compliance as both a legal duty and a collective responsibility.

“Compliance with this directive is not only a legal duty but a collective effort toward ensuring public safety and national security,” the force stated.

It further urged motorists to support law enforcement officers during the exercise.

According to the Police, the enforcement of tinted glass regulations has long been a security strategy, given concerns that unregulated use of tinted vehicles aids the concealment of criminals and arms.