Tinted vehicles could facilitate crime and endanger road users — ACP Alexander

ACP Alexander, the Director of Research, Training and Education at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service, has warned motorists against using heavily tinted vehicle windows. In an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, he explained that Ghana’s vehicle regulations require at least 70% light transmission through vehicle windows to ensure public safety and visibility.

Tinting the front windscreen is prohibited as it obstructs drivers' view of the road and other vehicles. ACP Alexander emphasized that the front-looking glass, or windscreen, should remain clear to ensure full visibility of traffic and control of the vehicle. He cautioned that excessively dark windows could potentially be exploited by criminals, as demonstrated by incidents in other countries.

The restrictions on tinted vehicles also aim to promote transparency, accountability, and public security. Exemptions to the regulations are limited to specific vehicles used by the President, designated security agencies, emergency medical services, and institutions transporting cash and bullion. ACP Alexander urged motorists with excessively dark tinting materials, especially on their front windscreens, to remove them.