The Nigerian Police Force has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the law that prohibits the use of vehicles with tinted glasses.
It disclosed that the suspension is pending the outcome of the hearing of the Motion on Notice slated for 16th October 2025, at the Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State.
In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, anipr, mipra, from the Force Headquarters in Abuja and dated 9 October 2025, the suspension was agreed upon after the force met with delegations of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Thursday.
According to Hundeyin, the delegation led by NBA President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, was centered on issues surrounding the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, by the force.
The delegations were received by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D.
The statement read; “The visit, which centred on issues surrounding the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, by the Force, provided an opportunity for robust deliberations on issues of mutual concern, particularly the need for synergy between the Police and the Bar in upholding the rule of law and promoting public confidence.
“The Nigeria Police Force, while noting that there is no clear court order stopping the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, has, out of consideration for the interest of Nigerians, and regard for the Nigerian Bar Association, temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Act, pending the outcome of the hearing of the Motion on Notice slated for 16th October 2025, at the Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State.”
The state added that the force and the NBA has inaugurated a Police-NBA committee to enhance collaboration between the police and the bar.
The statement added; “In the meantime, all vehicle owners and motorists are urged to take advantage of this window to regularise their documentation and ensure full compliance with all relevant laws regulating the use of motor vehicles with shaded or tinted glasses in Nigeria.”
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun, reiterated the resolve of the Force to enforce all extant laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for the rights of all citizens while maintaining effective collaboration with critical stakeholders in the administration of justice.
