The Rivers State Police Command, has announced a new deadline for the commencement of enforcement of law against use tinted glass vehicles in the state.
The command through its spokesperson, ASP, Blessing Agabe on Thursday announced the extension of the deadline for full enforcement against commercial vehicles with unauthorised tinted glasses to October 31, 2026.
The extension follows appeals from Transport Union Leaders, to allow affected operators additional time to comply.
According to a statement by Agabe, the Command urges all commercial vehicle operators to use this final grace period to remove unauthorised tinted glasses and regularise their vehicles.
“From November 1, 2026, vehicles found in violation will be subject to enforcement and sanctions in accordance with the law.
“All Area Commanders and DPOs are directed to ensure strict compliance and conduct thorough and lawful searches during enforcement operations, particularly where security concerns arise”, the command stated.
It added that Tricycles ( Keke ) must not operate beyond 10 Pm directing Area Commanders and DPOs to ensure strict enforcement of this restriction.
The Command warned that the enforcement exercise must not be used as a means of extortion or harassment of members of the public warning that any police officer found engaging in extortion, or abusing the enforcement process would face appropriate disciplinary action.
The Command urged all transport operators to obey traffic regulations and cooperate with the Police in maintaining peace and security across Rivers State.
