{
  "id": 10445889,
  "title": "Tinted vehicles could facilitate crime and endanger road users — ACP Obeng",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/tinted-vehicles-could-facilitate-crime-and-endanger-road-users-acp-10445889",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T11:01:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/tinted-vehicles-could-facilitate-crime-and-endanger-road-users-acp-obeng/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ACP Alexander Obeng, 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. He believes such practice could facilitate criminal activities and endanger road users. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Obeng emphasized that Ghana's vehicle regulations mandate at least 70 per cent light transmission through vehicle windows, ensuring people outside can see occupants. He explained that tinted windows should not obstruct visibility, allowing individuals standing 60 metres away to see the vehicle occupants. Obeng stressed that tinting the front windshield is strictly prohibited as it obstructs drivers' view of the road and other vehicles. The law requires full visibility of traffic and control of vehicles while driving, he explained. Excessively dark windows could also be exploited by criminals, blocking members of the public and security personnel from seeing inside the vehicle, he said. Obeng cited examples from other countries where heavily tinted vehicles were allegedly used in serious crimes. He added that such restrictions promote transparency, accountability, and public security on the roads. He noted that exemptions from these regulations apply only to specific government vehicles, including those used by the President, designated security agencies, emergency medical services, and institutions transporting cash and bullion. Obeng urged vehicle owners who have installed excessively dark tinting on their front windshields to remove them.",
  "summary": "The Director of Research, Training and Education at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, ACP Alexander Obeng, has cautioned motorists against using heavily tinted vehicle windows, warning that the practice could facilitate criminal activities and compromise public safety. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, September 28, […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Tinted vehicles could facilitate crime and endanger road users — ACP Alexander",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/tinted-vehicles-could-facilitate-crime-and-endanger-road-users-acp",
        "published": "2026-09-28T09:46:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}