On Monday, September 28, the Director of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traffic Training Division of the Ghana Police Service, ACP Alexander Obeng, issued a stern warning to motorists that tinting the front windscreen of a vehicle is prohibited under Ghana’s road‑traffic laws.
Obeng explained that the front windscreen must remain clear to give drivers an unobstructed view of the road. “There shouldn’t be any tint on it. It is against the law,” he told Joy SMS, adding that vehicle owners cannot justify tinting based on personal preference or vehicle type.
The officer stressed that the prohibition is in place to ensure drivers can clearly see other road users and maintain full control of their vehicles. “The law says clearly that anytime you are driving, you should have full visibility of traffic and full control of the vehicle,” he said.
He noted that unobstructed visibility also allows drivers to monitor activities behind their vehicles through mirrors, and that any tint on side or rear windows must allow at least 70 percent light transmission. “Even if you want to put tint, it should allow anybody by the roadside, 60 metres away, to see you,” he added.
Obeng said the regulations promote transparency and public security by ensuring that activities inside vehicles are visible from outside. He urged motorists who have already tinted their fronts to take immediate steps to comply with the law.
Those who have put tint on their front‑looking windscreen, he cautioned, should act promptly to rectify the situation before it becomes a legal issue.
