THE Nigeria Police Force has announced a temporary suspension of the enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permits.
This decision will remain in effect until the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, hears a pending Motion on Notice scheduled for October 16, 2025.
According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer ACP Benjamin Hundeyin yesterday, the suspension followed a meeting between the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe (SAN), at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting addressed issues surrounding the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991 and emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Police and the NBA in promoting the rule of law and public trust.
Although no court order currently restricts the enforcement of the Act, the Police said the decision was made in the public’s interest and out of respect for the NBA.
“The suspension will remain until the court hearing on October 16, 2025,” the statement read.
To further enhance collaboration, a joint Police-NBA committee has been set up to strengthen engagement between both institutions.
The Police also advised vehicle owners to use this period to update their vehicle documentation and ensure compliance with relevant laws governing the use of tinted or shaded glass.
IGP Egbetokun reiterated the Force’s commitment to enforcing laws fairly and transparently while safeguarding citizens’ rights and maintaining cooperation with stakeholders in the justice system.
The NBA had earlier filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Police’s tinted glass permit policy, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of citizens’ rights.
The controversy began after the IGP, in April 2025, introduced an annual tinted glass permit system that required motorists to apply through a Police-run platform.
During its pre-conference National Executive Council meeting on August 23, 2025, the NBA declared its intent to contest the legality of the policy, describing the 1991 military-era law underpinning it as outdated and inconsistent with democratic principles.