Police Extend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement Deadline to October 2, 2025

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has extended the grace period for enforcing the tinted glass permit requirement for vehicles to October 2, 2025.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, explained that the extension follows a surge in applications through the official portal, signaling 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. The Force considers it necessary to allow sufficient time for thorough scrutiny of applications to ensure permits are issued only to eligible and qualified individuals, in line with national security concerns.”

Adejobi added that the extension will also allow for further refinement of both digital and physical verification processes to maintain the integrity of the permit system and prevent abuse.

He urged the public to report any form of extortion, hidden charges, or unauthorized processing to police authorities through the dedicated hotline: 09169967000.

“The Nigeria Police Force appreciates the cooperation of Nigerians and remains committed to balancing public convenience with strong security measures for everyone’s safety,” he said.

This is the second extension since the police first announced tinted glass permit enforcement in late April.

Initially, motorists were given a 30-day window from May 1 to apply or regularize their permits. The deadline was later extended to August 12. Reports emerged that police silence as the August 12 deadline approached was causing concern among motorists.