The Nigeria Police Force has clarified its position on the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, stating that there is no clear court order stopping the implementation of the law.
However, the Force said it has decided to temporarily suspend enforcement of the Act in deference to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and in consideration of the interest of Nigerians, pending the outcome of a court case in Warri, Delta State.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the clarification in a statement on Thursday, following a meeting between the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and a delegation of the NBA led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe (SAN), at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Hundeyin said the visit provided an opportunity for “robust deliberations” on the enforcement of the tinted glass law and broader collaboration between the police and the legal community in upholding the rule of law.
“The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has received a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja,” Hundeyin said.
“The visit, which centred on issues surrounding the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, provided an opportunity for deliberations on the need for synergy between the Police and the Bar in upholding the rule of law and promoting public confidence.”
The Police spokesman explained that the Force had carefully reviewed the matter and observed that no explicit court injunction currently restrains it from enforcing the Act.
“The Nigeria Police Force, while noting that there is no clear court order stopping the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, has, out of consideration for the interest of Nigerians and regard for the Nigerian Bar Association, temporarily suspended the enforcement,” Hundeyin stated.
He said the Police would await the hearing of the Motion on Notice, scheduled for October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court, Warri, before taking further action.
To strengthen collaboration and improve coordination between law enforcement officers and the legal profession, the Inspector-General has inaugurated a joint Police-NBA committee.
“To further strengthen the relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association, a Police–NBA committee has been inaugurated to enhance collaboration between the Police and the Bar,” Hundeyin added.
Meanwhile, the Force urged vehicle owners to take advantage of the temporary suspension to update their documents and comply fully with all traffic regulations governing the use of tinted or shaded vehicle glasses.
“All vehicle owners and motorists are urged to take advantage of this window to regularise their documentation and ensure full compliance with all relevant laws regulating the use of motor vehicles with shaded or tinted glasses in Nigeria,” the statement read.
The Inspector-General also reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and respect for human rights in enforcing laws nationwide.
“The IGP reiterates the resolve of the Force to enforce all extant laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for the rights of all citizens, while maintaining effective collaboration with critical stakeholders in the administration of justice,” Hundeyin said.
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