The Nigeria Police Force has suspended enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permits following a court order, according to SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the FCT Police Command. The court order has been received, and enforcement is now on hold pending the court’s verdict. “The enforcement of the tinted permit is now on hold pending the court’s verdict,” Adeh said.
The police are waiting for the verdict and will continue to wait until they get a decision. “We are waiting for the verdict. We are not against the courts, and we will continue to wait until we get a verdict,” Adeh stated.
The tinted glass regulation was introduced for security reasons, as some criminals had been using vehicles with darkened windows to commit crimes, making identification difficult for law enforcement. “The policy was purely security-driven. Some criminals were using tinted vehicles to commit offences, making it difficult for law enforcement to identify suspects,” Adeh explained.
Adeh dismissed claims that the policy was designed for financial gain, noting that payments for tinted permits are made directly into the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA), not to the police. “All payments are made into the TSA,” she said.
The suspension is pending the outcome of the ongoing legal process. The police are respecting the court’s decision and awaiting further judgment.
The move has implications for vehicle owners and operators, who will no longer be required to have tinted glass permits pending the court’s decision.
The police may revisit enforcement if the court upholds the regulation, but for now, enforcement remains suspended.
