Enugu govt bans unauthorised use of vehicle tinted glasses

By Alex Enebeli

The Enugu State Government has banned the unlicensed use of vehicles with tinted glasses to combat criminal activities in the state.

Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), stated this in a statement released on Monday.

According to him, the ban is consistent with the state government’s desire to battle kidnappers and other criminal elements in the state.

He stated that the prohibition would go into effect four weeks following the announcement, with enforcement beginning on September 4.

“This is to give owners of vehicles with tinted glasses who did not obtain Police Tinted Permits before the suspension of their issuance by the Nigeria Police Force on June 7, 2021, sufficient time to have them removed or replaced if they are factory fitted, in accordance with the provisions of the law.

“Defaulting vehicles shall be impounded by the enforcement taskforce and shall not be released to their owners until the tinted glasses are removed or replaced and the specified fines are paid,” he warned.

Onyia further reiterated that the ban was primarily aimed at curtailing the activities of criminals and to generally enhance the security and safety of the good people and residents of Enugu State.

He solicited the understanding and cooperation of the general public in this regard.

NAN