The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has clarified that not all government vehicles are exempt from tinted-window regulations.

Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD, ACP Alexander Obeng, said vehicles belonging to ministries, departments, agencies and metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies must comply with the law unless they fall under specific categories exempted by law.

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Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, on September 28, 2026, he cautioned against the assumption that government ownership automatically qualifies a vehicle for exemption.

“When you say government, you also have to be very careful,” he said.

According to ACP Obeng, the exemptions mainly cover vehicles used for security, emergency and other essential public services.

“Vehicles used by a President for his official purpose, government-organised security agencies, and those that deliver medical services to us, either ambulances or hearses, and those that support the movement of our coins, notes and bullion,” he stated.

He stressed that the exemption does not apply to every vehicle operated by a public institution.

“It can’t be ministry, department or agency vehicles. It cannot be metropolitan or municipal assembly vehicles. No,” he emphasised.

ACP Obeng explained that the specified vehicles are treated differently because they may be required to perform critical duties that involve urgent movement and heightened security.

“Why are these vehicles exempted? Because there are certain instances when they deliver essential services,” he explained.

He added that some of the exempted vehicles may also be allowed to exceed prescribed speed limits when responding to emergencies or performing legally recognised essential duties.

On tinted windows, ACP Obeng said vehicle windows must generally allow at least 70 per cent light transmission.

“When you are in the vehicle, even the windows that have glass should allow 70 per cent light transmission into the vehicle,” he said.

“Even if you want to put tint, it should allow anybody by the roadside, 60 metres away, to see you,” he said.

He said the requirement applies to the side and rear windows, while the front windscreen must remain completely clear.

“As for the front-looking glass, there shouldn’t be any tint on it. It is against the law,” he stated.

“The front-looking glass—the windscreen—shouldn’t have any obstruction on it, including any tint. It should be left clear,” he added.

ACP Obeng said the regulations are intended to ensure adequate visibility for drivers while promoting transparency and security on the roads.

“The law says clearly that anytime you are driving, you should have full visibility of traffic and full control of the vehicle,” he said.

“It is also about ensuring that there is transparency and accountability, and also enhancing public security on our roads,” he added.

He advised motorists to remove unauthorised tints, particularly those covering front windscreens.

“Those who have put these tint materials on their vehicles, you better advise yourselves, particularly those who have also tinted their front windscreen,” he cautioned.

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