The Director of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, ACP Alexander Obeng, has stated that vehicles belonging to ministries, departments, agencies, and metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies in Ghana must comply with regulations governing tinted windows. According to ACP Obeng, only specific categories of government vehicles are exempt from these regulations, primarily those used for security, emergency, and essential public services.
ACP Obeng, speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, emphasized that exemptions apply to vehicles used by the President for official duties, designated security agencies, emergency medical service providers, and institutions responsible for transporting money and bullion. He stressed that these vehicles are treated differently because they perform critical functions that require urgent movement and additional security.
The MTTD Director explained that vehicle windows must generally allow at least 70 per cent light transmission, and even tinted windows should allow anybody 60 meters away to see inside the vehicle. He noted that this requirement applies to side and rear windows, while the front windscreen must remain completely free of tinting or any other obstruction.
ACP Obeng advised motorists, including drivers of public-sector vehicles, to remove unauthorized tints, particularly those covering front windscreens. He emphasized that the restrictions are designed to ensure drivers maintain adequate visibility and control while allowing other road users and security officers to see what is happening inside vehicles.
According to ACP Obeng, the law requires drivers to have full visibility of traffic and full control of the vehicle, and it is also about ensuring transparency, accountability, and enhancing public security on Ghana's roads. He warned that vehicles not complying with these regulations will be addressed.
The regulations on tinted windows are part of a broader effort to improve road safety and security in Ghana. ACP Obeng's statements highlight the Ghana Police Service's commitment to enforcing these regulations and ensuring that all vehicles, including those owned by public institutions, comply with the law.
ACP Obeng concluded by urging all motorists to comply with the regulations and avoid unnecessary tinting of their vehicles. He emphasized that compliance will enhance road safety, security, and accountability.
Key points
- Only specific categories of government vehicles are exempt from Ghana's tinted window regulations.
- Vehicle windows must allow at least 70 per cent light transmission.
- The front windscreen of vehicles must remain completely free of tinting or obstruction.
