Reps Asks For 90 Days Grace Period On Tinted Glass Ban Enforcement

The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command to withhold further enforcement of tinted glass ban in the capital city.

The House demanded a 90-day grace period backed by sustained enlightenment of citizens in the capital city.

It also ordered the Police Command to return impounded vehicles and stop further harassment of motorists.

The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Mukhtar Tolani Shagaya.

The House further directed the “Committee on Police Affairs to engage with the Nigeria Police Force leadership to establish clear enforcement guidelines for such directives in the future”.

It also called on the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to launch a “public enlightenment campaign, informing citizens about the regulations and the process for obtaining the necessary permits or making required modifications to their vehicles“.

According to the Nation, Shagaya told the House that the recent directive by the FCT Police Command ban on vehicles with tinted glasses and covered number plates was part of efforts to curb rising criminal activities such as kidnapping.

He, however, said the implementation of the ban has been marred by harassment of motorists and residents of the capital city.

He noted that lack of awareness and sufficient time for vehicle owners to comply with the new regulations have caused many vehicles to be impounded, creating hardship for families and businesses.