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Tinted Glass Permit / Rules

A legally and operationally sensitive area: the Police operates a permit system, while enforcement has also been affected by litigation and changing directives.

Handled byNigeria Police ForceValidityCheck the current permit and enforcement position on the NPF service before travel or application.Last source check17 Aug 2026

Who needs it?

  • Vehicles with tinted/obscured glass where the applicable law/policy requires approval.

What to have before you start

  • Vehicle licence and proof of ownership.
  • Identity information required by the Police platform.
  • Evidence supporting the stated ground for approval where required.

How to do it

  1. Before acting, check the latest NPF notice because enforcement status has changed repeatedly.
  2. If applying, use the Police-designated digital service rather than an unofficial agent.
  3. Follow identity, vehicle-data, biometric/background-check and document requirements shown by the official service.
  4. Retain the QR/digital permit and transaction evidence if a permit is issued.

Cost / payment note

Use only the fee shown by the official Police service at the time of application.

Legal / regulatory basis

Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act and related Police/regulatory provisions; enforcement has been litigated.