Nigeria Police Reactivates Tinted Glass Permits

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) nationwide through a “secure and user-friendly” platform available at possap.gov.ng.

This development was made known by Muyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson of the police.

According to him, the development is in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows.

He affirmed that the initiative reflects the need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularising factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles.

“With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows it has become essential to provide a standardised system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety,” the statement reads.

“Vehicles have often been exploited for criminal purposes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, ‘one-chance’ scams, and other forms of banditry. Their use hampers police visibility and impedes effective law enforcement, thereby contributing to public insecurity.”

Adejobi said the reactivation of the permit system is a strategic move to identify lawful users, such as individuals with medical requirements or members of the security community, while preventing misuse for criminal activities.

He said it is expected to enhance police investigative capabilities and strengthen national security efforts.

The police spokesperson gave information on what applicants would need to process their permits online citing identity verification integrated through the National Identification Number (NIN) and Tax Identification Number (TIN), alongside biometric capture and background checks.

He said the system also features QR-coded digital permits, with a streamlined processing timeline of 72 hours.

The spokesperson announced that a 30-day grace period has been approved, starting from May 1, during which motorists are expected to comply with the new regulations.

Adejobi said that enforcement will commence at the end of this period, adding that officers found engaging in unprofessional conduct such as extortion or harassment in the course of enforcement, will be decisively dealt with in accordance with extant disciplinary procedures.

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In June 2021, Usman Baba, former inspector-general of police (IGP), ordered the suspension of the issuance of permits for tinted glasses and SPY number plates.

Last year, the police said it would reintroduce issuance of tinted glass permits for vehicles in the country.