Police Begins Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permits In Lagos On October 2nd

From October 2nd, vehicles without Tinted Glass Permit will be stopped “be it factory fitted or not” – Lagos Police warns.

Urged motorists to apply for their Tinted Glass Permit through the authorized platform ahead of start of enforcement on Oct 2nd.

IGP Egbetokun, had on August 11 approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement by 51 days.

The Lagos State Police Command has urged motorists to apply for their Tinted Glass Permit through the authorized platform, ahead of start of enforcement of requirement for vehicles with tinted windows on Thursday October 2nd 2025 (today).

While expressing her advice, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi, said offending motorists without valid Tinted Glass Permit may be stopped “be it factory fitted or not“.

“Dear people of Lagos, starting October 2, 2025, tinted glass permit enforcement begins. No valid permit? You may be stopped be it factory fitted or not. Apply or verify at possap.gov.ng,
Let us obey the law and stay safe,” SP Adebisi wrote in a post on her X handle.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, had on August 11 approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows by 51 days.

A statement by the then Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said 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.”

“The extension will also provide room for the continued fine-tuning of verification processes, both digital and physical, to maintain the integrity of the permit system and prevent abuse.”

Reaffirming that the authorized platform for the application remains https://possap.gov.ng, the NPF encouraged members of the public to report all forms of extortion, hidden charges, or unauthorized processing to the appropriate Police authorities, including via the dedicated hotline: 08147818871.

“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,” the statement added.

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