Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has resumed the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) across the country through an accessible and secure online platform at possap.gov.ng.
Gatekeepers News reports that Muyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, explained that this decision is a response to numerous public complaints regarding the harassment faced by motorists using vehicles with tinted windows. The initiative aims to establish a clear, transparent, and accountable process for the regularisation of factory-fitted tinted glass in vehicles.
“With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows, it has become essential to provide a standardised system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety,” the statement reads.
“Vehicles have often been exploited for criminal purposes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, ‘one-chance’ scams, and other forms of banditry. Their use hampers police visibility and impedes effective law enforcement, thereby contributing to public insecurity.”
Adejobi said the reactivation of the permit system is a strategic move to identify lawful users, such as individuals with medical requirements or members of the security community, while preventing misuse for criminal activities.
He said it is expected to enhance police investigative capabilities and strengthen national security efforts.
The police spokesperson said 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.
He said the system also features QR-coded digital permits, with a streamlined processing timeline of 72 hours.
The spokesperson announced that a 30-day grace period has been approved, starting from May 1, during which motorists are expected to comply with the new regulations.
Adejobi said that enforcement will commence at the end of this period, adding that officers found engaging in unprofessional conduct such as extortion or harassment in the course of enforcement, will be decisively dealt with in accordance with extant disciplinary procedures.
