As security agencies intensify efforts to curb criminal activities across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has once again cautioned motorists against the use of tinted car windows without obtaining the necessary permit.
The warning, contained in a post issued on the official X account of the force, emphasized the legal implications of driving vehicles with shaded, coloured, or darkened windows in the country.
The police said, according to Section 3 of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, any individual who purchases or imports a vehicle with tinted glass has just 14 days to either obtain a permit or replace the tinted glass with a transparent one. This directive applies even to vehicles with factory-fitted tinted windows.
“Section 3 of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act says:
You’ve got just 14 days from the date of purchase or import to replace those glasses—Yes, including ‘factory fitted’, unless you’ve got a permit!”, the police post read.
While the fashion trend of wearing sunglasses or tinted shades on foot or while cycling may continue without any legal interference, the police made it clear that driving with tinted car windows is subject to strict regulation.
“If you’re walking or biking under the sun with your tinted shades on—no wahala. Rock that look! But if you’re driving a car with tinted, shaded, coloured, or darkened glass, the rules are different,” the statement read. “Driving tinted? You need a permit. Walking tinted? You’re good.”
Meanwhile, the police have reiterated that the measure is not targeted at any individual or group but is aimed at improving security and protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians.
As law enforcement agencies continue to monitor compliance, motorists are advised to regularize their vehicle documentation to avoid arrest, fines, or possible prosecution.
With rising concerns over car-related crimes such as kidnapping and armed robbery, the enforcement of this regulation, the police earlier said, is one of the many steps taken to boost public safety.
“Driving tinted? You need a permit. Walking tinted? You’re good. Two different vibes. Two different laws. Want to stay cool and compliant? Apply for your tinted glass permit online at: possap.gov.ng. Stay safe. Stay stylish. Stay legal,” The post read further.
