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Police Temporarily Stops Enforcement of Tinted Glass Law

Published by admin on October 9th, 2025.

Police Temporarily Stops Enforcement of Tinted Glass Law

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

This decision was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin. According to the statement, the suspension followed a meeting between the IGP and a delegation from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The meeting served as a platform to address concerns surrounding the enforcement of the tinted glass law and to foster cooperation between the police and legal practitioners. Both parties emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and maintaining public trust.

While the police acknowledged that no specific court order has officially barred the enforcement of the Act, they stated that the decision to pause enforcement was taken in the public interest and out of respect for the NBA. This pause will remain in place until the hearing of a motion set for October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.

The statement reads in part:

> “The Inspector-General of Police welcomed a delegation of the NBA, led by its President, at the Force Headquarters. Discussions focused on the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act and the need for stronger collaboration between the Police and the Bar in upholding legal standards and ensuring public confidence.”

In a move to solidify this partnership, a joint Police-NBA committee has been formed to encourage better cooperation between both institutions.

Motorists and vehicle owners are encouraged to use this period to update their vehicle documents and ensure full compliance with laws related to the use of tinted windows in Nigeria.

IGP Egbetokun reiterated the police force’s commitment to law enforcement that is fair, transparent, and respectful of citizens’ rights, while also ensuring continued collaboration with key players in the justice system.

It is worth noting that a Federal High Court, in case number FHC/WR/CS/103/2025 (John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force), had previously ordered a temporary halt to the enforcement of tinted glass permits until the main case is resolved. The court instructed all parties to maintain the status quo during this period.

However, in a social media post on October 4, CSP Hundeyin clarified that the Police had not yet been formally served with the court order.