BREAKING: Nigerian Motorists To Face 6 Months Imprisonment Over Tinted Permits From Tuesday
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Police Force will begin enforcement of tinted vehicle permits from Tuesday, 12th of August, 2025.
According to police sources, the punishment for not having a valid tinted permit for motorists include payment of fine or six months imprisonment, or both as the case may be.
“Penalties for Offending Without a Valid Permit If you drive with tinted windows without a permit, you can face the following upon conviction:
- Fine: ₦2,000
- Imprisonment: Up to 6 months
- Or both”
It was also noted that offenders will be charged to the Federal High Court where their fate will be determined.
It would be recalled that the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun postponed the enforcement of the tinted permit to August 12, from an earlier day, as announced in June.
The postponement was due to the outrage following the announcement of the permit, in order to enable Nigerians put their documents in order.
The statement reads:
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved an extension of the grace period for the enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit requirement to the 12th of August, 2025. This extension comes on the heels of several concerns and feedback expressed by members of the public regarding the reactivation of the digital Tinted Glass Permit application process.
In line with our commitment to delivering transparent, inclusive, and citizen-focused policing, the Force wishes to affirm that it has not ignored the voices of Nigerians. Rather, these voices have been instrumental in guiding ongoing reviews of the process to ensure it remains user-friendly, secure, and accessible to all.
The extension of enforcement is also intended to give room for additional enhancements and refinements to the application process, ensuring that no member of the public is unduly disadvantaged.
The NPF is actively working to simplify and improve both the physical and contactless application options including enhanced verification mechanisms and streamlined procedures to reduce delays and eliminate undue inconveniences.
Members of the public are reminded that the authorized platform for the application and renewal of the Tinted Glass Permit is accessible via http://possap.gov.ng. Citizens are also encouraged to report all unauthorized or hidden charges as well as extortion in the course of application or biometric capturing to the appropriate Police authorities, including via the dedicated hotline: 09169967000.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to public safety, digital innovation, and continuous improvement in service delivery, and appreciates the cooperation and patience of the Nigerian people as these reforms are carried out.
