The Nigeria Police Force has reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) nationwide through a secure and user-friendly digital platform. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, said the initiative comes in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows.

Adejobi said the move reflects the need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularizing factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles. “With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows, it has become essential to provide a standardized system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety,” Adejobi said.

The permit system is expected to enhance police investigative capabilities and strengthen national security efforts. Applicants can now process their permits online, with identity verification integrated through the National Identification Number (NIN) and Tax Identification Number (TIN), alongside biometric capture and background checks. Adejobi said the system features QR-coded digital permits, with a streamlined processing timeline of 72 hours.

A 30-day grace period has been approved, effective from May 1st, 2025, within which motorists are expected to comply. Adejobi warned that officers found engaging in unprofessional conduct will be decisively dealt with in accordance with extant disciplinary procedures.