Police Place Tinted Permit Enforcement on Hold After Court Order

The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of vehicle tinted-glass permits after receiving a court order halting the exercise.

Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, announced the decision during an interview on Africa Independent Television (AIT). She said the order has been formally received, and the directive to pause enforcement takes effect immediately.

According to Adeh, the pause will remain in place until the court delivers its decision. “We are waiting for the verdict,” she said, adding that the police are not in conflict with the judiciary and will comply fully with the legal process.

Why the regulation exists

Addressing public concerns about the purpose of the tinted-glass policy, Adeh explained that the regulation was introduced for security reasons. She noted that some criminal activities had been carried out using vehicles with darkened windows, which made it harder for law enforcement officers to identify suspects. “The law was not made by us; we are enforcers,” she said, stressing that the rule is aimed at public safety rather than harassment.

No cash payments to police

Adeh also dismissed claims that the policy was designed for financial gain. She clarified that any approved payments connected to tinted permits are made directly into the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA), not to police officers or police formations.

What motorists should know

With enforcement on hold, police checkpoints should not demand proof of a tinted-glass permit specifically for the purpose of enforcement. However, the court’s final decision will determine what happens next.

Motorists are advised to stay informed, keep their vehicle documents up to date, and await further guidance once the verdict is delivered.