Police Ban Use of Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates in Yobe

Police Ban Use of Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates in Yobe

By: Our Reporter

The Police Command in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital has announced a ban on the use of Vehicle Tinted glasses and covered number plates in order to curb with criminal activities in the state. 

A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim revealed that the use of tinted glasses and covered number plates has been discovered to have aided arbitrary perpetration of crime in the state.

“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 accident, traffic violation or further information required by police in curtailing crime.” The statement said

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According to the Police, 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 license to remove same or face the wrath of the law. 

“These includes 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 describes it as an offence.

“Furthermore, motorists in the habit of covering their number plates or drive around in vehicles without number plates are liable to be arrested and charged to court accordingly.” The statement added.

Meanwhile, The Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna G. Garba psc 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. 

The Commissioner also reiterates his commitment toward ensuring public peace and safety in the state.

Police Ban Use of Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates in Yobe