The Nigeria Police Force has temporarily halted enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act of 1991, following discussions with the Nigerian Bar Association and in anticipation of a court hearing next week.

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun announced the suspension on Thursday, after receiving a delegation from the NBA led by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), at the Force Headquarters.

The suspension, described by police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as a gesture of regard for public interest and the legal community, will remain in place until a motion on notice is heard on October 16 at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.

Although no formal court order has yet barred enforcement, the pause addresses ongoing concerns raised by the NBA and a related lawsuit.

In Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, plaintiff John Aikpokpo-Martins secured an interim order directing police to maintain the status quo on permit checks and penalties until the substantive case is resolved.

The enforcement, which began on October 2 after a grace period, aimed to curb security risks posed by unauthorized tints but drew criticism for potential rights infringements. The NBA had accused police of defying the court's directive, leading to the high-level meeting focused on rule-of-law collaboration.

To foster better ties, Egbetokun inaugurated a joint Police-NBA committee to handle future justice-sector issues. The 1991 law has long balanced public safety against privacy claims and  the Warri hearing approaches, the outcome could clarify the act's application amid rising legal and public scrutiny.