Nigeria Police quickly droop tinted glass allow enforcement 

The Nigeria Police Power has quickly suspended enforcement of the Motor Automobiles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991.

The Power introduced this in a press release on Thursday, 9 October 2025, citing the pending Movement on Discover on the Federal Excessive Courtroom, Warri, Delta State.

The choice adopted a gathering between the Inspector-Normal of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Affiliation (NBA) led by President Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, which centered on enforcement of the regulation and methods to strengthen collaboration between the Police and the Bar.

The assertion famous that whereas no courtroom order at the moment bars enforcement, the Police selected to pause software of the regulation out of consideration for the general public and respect for the NBA.

“The Inspector-Normal of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has obtained a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Affiliation (NBA) led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, on the Power Headquarters, Abuja. 

“The go to, which centred on points surrounding the enforcement of the Motor Automobiles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, by the Power, supplied a chance for strong deliberations on problems with mutual concern, notably the necessity for synergy between the Police and the Bar in upholding the rule of regulation and selling public confidence. 

“The Nigeria Police Power, whereas noting that there is no such thing as a clear courtroom order stopping the enforcement of the Motor Automobiles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, has, out of consideration for the curiosity of Nigerians, and regard for the Nigerian Bar Affiliation, quickly suspended the enforcement of the Act, pending the result of the listening to of the Movement on Discover slated for sixteenth October 2025, on the Federal Excessive Courtroom, Warri, Delta State,” the assertion learn partially.

Extra insights  

The suspension offers car homeowners time to regularise documentation and adjust to legal guidelines regulating tinted home windows.

• Within the meantime, all car homeowners are urged to regularise their car documentation and guarantee compliance with related rules.
• To reinforce ongoing cooperation, the Nigeria Police Power and the NBA have inaugurated a joint committee geared toward bettering collaboration between the 2 establishments within the administration of justice.

The Inspector-Normal of Police reiterated the Power’s dedication to implementing all legal guidelines with equity, transparency, and respect for residents’ rights whereas sustaining efficient partnerships with key stakeholders.

What you need to know  

Enforcement of the tinted glass allow requirement was initially set to start on August 11, 2025, later prolonged to October 2, 2025, however has now been quickly suspended by the Nigeria Police Power.

• The Police had halted tinted glass allow issuance in June 2022 to stop prison misuse.
• In February 2024, the Power introduced plans to elevate the suspension with stricter controls, together with nationwide coaching for ICT and enforcement officers to implement a brand new digital allow system.

The revamped system options QR codes, distinctive serial numbers, and digital holograms to stop forgery, with purposes processed completely by way of www.possap.gov.ng.

Candidates should present NIN and TIN verification, biometric knowledge, and endure background checks; accepted permits are issued digitally inside 72 hours.