The Yobe State Police command has banned the use of tint on car glasses and cover of plate numbers by motorists in the state.
DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the state police public relations officer (PPRO), announced in a press statement on Monday.
“This is to inform the general public that arbitrary use of Vehicle Tinted glasses and covered number plates has aided the perpetuation of crime in the state,” he said.
“Intelligence gathered revealed that people with dubious character hide behind tinted glasses to perpetrate crime thereby concealing their identity from security operatives and good members of the public.
“Similarly, some motorists are in the habit of covering their Vehicle Number Plates or removing it completely which makes it difficult to trace their identity in event of an accident, traffic violation or further information required by police in curtailing crime.
“It is, therefore, pertinent to note that such acts are against traffic regulations and a breach of public safety.
“Consequently, the Command wishes to notify the general public that, punitive measures will be taken against motorists who contravene the offence of unauthorized use of tinted glasses. The Command, therefore, gives [fourteen] 14 days grace period/ultimatum for users without a license to remove the same or face the wrath of the law.
“These include vendors who counsel/procure/ cause such to be fixed on motor vehicle glasses who are hereby warned to desist forthwith as the Motor Vehicle (prohibition of tinted glasses) regulations describe it as an offence.
“Furthermore, motorists in the habit of covering their number plates or driving around in vehicles without number plates are liable to be arrested and charged to court accordingly.
“Meanwhile, The Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna G. Garba psc wishes to advise motorists to adhere to all laid down traffic regulations and avoid unauthorized use of tinted glasses and covered Number Plates to enable effective policing of the state.”
He, therefore, reiterates his commitment to ensuring public peace and safety