Police To Resume Nationwide Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement

The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to recommence nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, attributing the move to rising security threats associated with the abuse of unauthorised tinted vehicle glass.

This was disclosed in a statement released on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin.

According to the police, the decision followed an assessment of evolving security challenges and the need to strengthen public safety, while awaiting the final outcome of a related case currently before the court.

The Force clarified that no court order exists preventing it from enforcing the law regulating the use of tinted glass on vehicles.

It explained that the earlier suspension of enforcement was done in the interest of transparency and public convenience, giving motorists ample time to regularise their documents and complete the permit application process without undue pressure.

The statement noted that recent security patterns have shown an increase in criminal activities involving vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass.

The police said such vehicles are often used by criminals to hide their identities while carrying out crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent offences.

In light of these developments, the Force said resuming enforcement has become both necessary and urgent as a proactive measure to protect lives and property nationwide.

“Recent trends, however, reveal a disturbing rise in criminal activities perpetrated with the aid of vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass.

“Some individuals and organised criminal groups have exploited this gap to conceal their identities and facilitate crimes ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping and other violent crimes.

“In view of this, the Nigeria Police Force has found it both necessary and urgent to resume full enforcement as a proactive measure to safeguard our communities. Consequently, enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit will resume on 2nd January, 2026,” the statement read.