IGP Orders Temporary Stop to Tinted Glass Enforcement Nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991.

This was revealed in a statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, following a meeting between the police chief and a delegation from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

According to Hundeyin, discussions during the meeting centred on the ongoing enforcement of the tinted glass law and the importance of fostering cooperation between the Police and the NBA to strengthen the rule of law and public trust.

He explained that while there is currently no definitive court order halting the enforcement of the Act, the police decided to suspend the exercise “in consideration of the interest of Nigerians and out of respect for the Nigerian Bar Association,” pending the hearing of a motion on notice slated for October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.

Hundeyin added that a joint Police–NBA committee has been inaugurated to promote collaboration between both institutions and enhance communication on legal and enforcement issues.

“In the meantime,” he said, “all vehicle owners and motorists are advised to use this suspension period to regularise their vehicle documentation and ensure compliance with all laws governing the use of shaded or tinted vehicle glasses in Nigeria.”

The IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to enforce all existing laws fairly, transparently, and with full respect for citizens’ rights, while continuing to engage constructively with key stakeholders in the justice sector.

It would be recalled that the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025 – John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force had directed the police to suspend the enforcement of the tinted glass permits pending the determination of the substantive case. The court further ordered both parties to maintain the status quo until the matter is resolved.

However, on October 4, Hundeyin stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the Police had not yet been formally served with the court order at the time.