A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to maintain the status quo in a suit challenging the legality of the renewed enforcement of tinted glass permits.

The suit was filed by lawyer John Aikpokpo-Martins, who is questioning whether the police acted within the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act of 1991. The law allows permits to be issued only for “good cause,” such as medical or security reasons.

The police had revived the tinted permit policy through its digital platform, POSSAP, following complaints of harassment of motorists with factory-fitted tints. Enforcement officially began in June 2025 after a 30-day grace period, later extended to August and again to October, to allow motorists time to comply.

Police authorities defended the move on security grounds, saying criminals often exploit vehicles with darkened glass to avoid detection.