Police Suspend Enforcement of Tinted Glass Law Pending Court Decision
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, pending a court hearing scheduled for October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.
This decision was announced following a meeting between the Inspector-General and a delegation from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting focused on the enforcement of the tinted glass law and broader issues of collaboration between the Police and the Bar in upholding the rule of law and enhancing public trust. The Nigeria Police Force clarified that while there is no existing court order restraining the enforcement of the Act, the decision to pause its implementation was taken in good faith and in consideration of public interest and the NBA’s concerns.
To strengthen ongoing cooperation, the Force and the NBA have inaugurated a joint committee to foster collaboration and address issues of mutual interest between the police and legal practitioners.
Meanwhile, the Police have advised motorists and vehicle owners to use the temporary suspension period to regularize their vehicle documentation and comply with all regulations governing the use of tinted or shaded glass.
Inspector-General Egbetokun reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to uphold existing laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for citizens’ rights while maintaining active engagement with stakeholders in the justice sector.
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