Nigeria Police Begin Nationwide Crackdown on Tinted Glass and Siren Violations
Ayo Marvel 
The zone five command located in the South-South Geo-political Zone comprises Edo and Delta.
This is contained in a statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Tijani Momoh, in Abuja.
The exercise, the command said, is in line with the existing laws and directives of IGP Kayode Egbetokun, which apply to all vehicles with tinted glasses, whether factory or non-factory fitted.
Momoh quoted the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the zone, Salma-Dogo Garba, as saying that the enforcement would also affect the subsisting ban on the unauthorised use of sirens.
According to Garba, there will also be strict enforcement on the use of revolving lights, Police SPY and unallocated official number plates, as well as the use of unregistered vehicles.
“In view of the above, motorists yet to register their vehicles with tinted glasses are strongly advised to do so at www.possap.gov.ng.
“Thereafter, they should proceed to their state command headquarters for physical verification.
“Those who are not desirous of obtaining the tinted glass permit are advised to remove such tints or replace the factory-fitted glasses with transparent ones, as legally provided by the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act 2004.”
The AIG warned field operatives and their supervisory officers to ensure that the exercise was carried out with utmost professionalism, devoid of any form of harassment or extortion of motorists.
He stressed that any officer found wanting would be duly sanctioned, while the concerned supervisory officer would be held liable.
Garba further urged motorists to cooperate with the Police during the exercise in order to ensure public safety and national security.
He also charged residents to promptly report any form of harassment, extortion, or other unprofessional conduct to the nearest police station, the commands CRUs, or the ZPPRO.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced that strict enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement will begin across Nigeria on Thursday.
The directive comes under the authority of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004, a law intended to bolster security and curb criminal behaviour.
Under the new mandate, all vehicles with tinted windows are expected to carry valid and verifiable permit documents, which must be presented whenever requested by law enforcement.
Similarly, the Osun State Police Command on Thursday, in compliance with Egbetokun’s directive to reactivate the issuance of tinted glass permit,started its enforcement of tinted glass permit in the state.
“Vehicle owners with tinted glasses are enjoin to register/reactivate their tinted vehicles through the POSSAP platform (possap.gov.ng)
“How to apply for a Tinted Glass Permit:
Login into the possap site at https://possap.gov.ng. Enter your valid email with password, click sign up to create an account.
Then follow the steps through individual/cooperate or NGO.
Select identification tag either NIN or BVN.
Enter identification number, click proceed.
Then fill other details required.
Applications can be made exclusively through the NPF’s Police Specialized Services Automation Platform (POSSAP) at https://possap.gov.ng.
Documents required for the application:
Proof of ownership of vehicle
Vehicle registration License documents
Your passport photograph
Supporting document for reason for applying for the Permit (Medical Report to prove you have medical reasons for using a tinted glass window on your vehicle). Means of Identification (to prove you require the permit for security reasons).
Vehicle document that proves the tinted windows are factory fitted.
For enquiry or help; you can reach out to the POSSAP Customer Support Team through: 24/7 Customer care lines on 02018884040
Direct Messaging on X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram. Email: info@possap.gov.ng,” a statement by Abiodun Ojelabi, the Command’s spokesperson said.
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