The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced a temporary halt to the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, pending the resolution of a pending legal case.
This update was shared by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, following a meeting between the IGP and representatives from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), held at the Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.
During the discussion, concerns regarding the tinted glass regulation were thoroughly examined, highlighting the importance of enhanced collaboration between the Police and the legal fraternity to foster public confidence and ensure adherence to legal frameworks.
Although there is no direct court injunction barring the enforcement of the tinted glass law at this time, the Police Chief chose to suspend its application “in consideration of the welfare of Nigerians and out of respect for the Nigerian Bar Association,” until the scheduled hearing of a motion on October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.
“The Inspector-General of Police welcomed a delegation from the NBA, headed by President Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The engagement focused on the enforcement challenges of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue on shared concerns, especially the necessity for cooperation between the Police and the Bar to uphold the rule of law,” the statement partially read.
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To deepen this partnership, Hundeyin revealed the establishment of a joint Police-NBA committee aimed at fostering continuous interaction between both bodies on issues related to justice administration and law enforcement.
He also encouraged vehicle owners to utilize this suspension period to update their vehicle documents and ensure full compliance with all relevant traffic and vehicle regulations.
“The Inspector-General of Police reaffirms the Force’s dedication to enforcing all applicable laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for citizens’ rights, while maintaining strong cooperation with key stakeholders in the justice sector,” the statement concluded.
This suspension follows a recent directive from the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025 – John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, which ordered the Police to maintain the current state of affairs and refrain from implementing the tinted glass permit policy until the case is fully adjudicated.