The Delta State Police Command has announced that it will begin full enforcement of the law regulating the use of tinted vehicle glass across the state from Thursday, October 2, 2025.
The operation, the command said, will be carried out in accordance with federal laws and directives, and will be conducted professionally and with full respect for citizens’ rights.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the command also reiterated the existing ban on the unauthorized use of sirens, revolving or strobe lights, and the covering, defacing, or obstruction of vehicle number plates by private individuals or officials without entitlement.
Motorists are advised to ensure that their vehicle glass meets legal transparency standards and to remove all unauthorized sirens and flashing lights immediately. The police further warned that number plates must remain visible, legible, and properly attached at all times, with no form of bending, tinting, flipping, sticker obstruction, or alteration that makes them unreadable.
Drivers are also reminded to carry essential vehicle documents — including driver’s licence, insurance papers, and proof of ownership — and to cooperate politely with officers during lawful stop-and-search operations.
Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, said the clampdown aims to end road intimidation, enhance deterrence, and improve overall public safety. He directed Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to supervise field operations closely and ensure that officers conduct themselves with civility and uphold human rights.
“The enforcement is not targeted at law-abiding citizens but at curbing illegal practices that pose risks to public safety. Defaulters will be prosecuted,” CP Olufemi warned.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any misconduct by police officers during the exercise through the Delta State Police Command’s Complaint Response Unit on the following numbers: 09155570008, 09011112311, 09064308018, and 09066575187.