The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has extended the grace period for enforcing the tinted glass permit requirement for vehicles.
The new enforcement date is now October 2, 2025.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the decision follows a surge in applications through the official portal, which he said reflects increased public compliance.
He said, “The Inspector General of Police has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows, with the new enforcement date now set for October 2,2025.
“This decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive. In light of this, the Force considers it imperative to allow sufficient time for the meticulous scrutiny of applications to ensure that the permit is issued only to eligible and qualified individuals, in line with national security considerations. “
Adejobi said the extension would also enable further fine-tuning of both digital and physical verification processes to preserve the integrity of the permit system and prevent abuse.
He said, “Members of the public are further encouraged to report all forms of extortion, hidden charges, or unauthorised processing to the appropriate Police authorities, including via the dedicated hotline: 09169967000.
“The Nigeria Police Force appreciates the cooperation of the Nigerian people and remains committed to balancing public convenience with robust security measures for the safety of all.”
It is the second extension that the police would grant after it announced the tinted glass permit enforcement late April.
In April, the police gave a 30-day period from May 1 for motorists to apply for tinted glass permit or regularise existing ones.
The enforcement was later extended to August 12. Sunday PUNCH had reported that police silence as the August 12 deadline neared was generating concerns among motorists.
