MOTOR VEHICLES (PROHIBITION OF TINTED GLASS) ACT
Act · Transport
An Act prohibits the use of excessively dark tinted glass on motor vehicles to allow law enforcement to see occupants and enhance security. It targets vehicle owners, drivers, tinting businesses, and enforcement officers like the Federal Road Safety Corps. This aims to prevent criminal activities involving such vehicles.
MOTOR VEHICLES (PROHIBITION OF TINTED GLASS) ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act prohibiting the use of excessively dark tinted glass on motor vehicles to ensure law enforcement can see vehicle occupants, enhancing security and preventing misuse of tinted vehicles for criminal purposes.
Who Does It Target?
Vehicle owners and drivers Vehicle glass tinting businesses Federal Road Safety Corps enforcement officers Nigeria Police Force
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Prevent the use of vehicles with illegally dark tinted glass as cover for criminal activities, enable police to observe vehicle occupants, and maintain road safety.
Key Features
Tint Prohibition: Prohibits glass tinting darker than the prescribed Visible Light Transmission (VLT) percentage. Approved Tint Levels: Prescribes the maximum permissible tint level for front, side, and rear windows. Exemptions: Certain vehicles (diplomatic, security) may be exempted with appropriate authorisation. Penalties: Vehicles with illegal tint may be impounded and owners prosecuted.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — enforced at checkpoints Coverage: Nationwide Beneficiaries: Law enforcement; public security Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
Ensure vehicle glass meets permitted VLT standards before installation Diplomatic exemptions applied through Ministry of Foreign Affairs Police or FRSC may test tint at roadside inspections Application method: Comply with permitted tint standards when tinting vehicles.
Important Terms
Illegal tint attracts vehicle impoundment and prosecution After-market tinting of a new vehicle that increases tint level beyond permitted is an offence FRSC and Police may use VLT meters to verify compliance
Official Resources
Website: https://www.frsc.gov.ng Contact: Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative authority of the National Assembly pursuant to Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Road Traffic Act, the Federal Road Safety Corps Establishment Act 2007, the Highway Code, and the National Road Traffic Regulations issued by the Federal Road Safety Corps.