<P> In Indonesia, belts are only mandatory for front seats . Many low entry car models are not equipped with rear seat belts . </P> <P> In Malaysia, the first stage of safety belt laws was implemented in 1979 . This was expanded in January 2009 to include rear passengers . Passenger vehicles registered prior to January 1, 1995, and those weighing more than 3.5 tons are exempted from this rule . The third and fourth stages, which will deal with baby and child seats and the number of passengers in a vehicle, have not taken effect . </P> <P> In the Philippines, a seat belt law, Republic Act No. 8750, was approved in August 5, 1999 . The law took effect in 2000 and requires all public and private vehicles, except motorcycles and tricycles, to have their front seats equipped with seat belts . Front seats as defined by the law includes the first row of seats behind the driver for public utility buses . Those below the age of six are prohibited to occupy the front seats of motor vehicles even if wearing a seat belt . Jeepneys are only required lap belts for the front seat passengers and the driver . </P> <P> The table below gives an overview of when seat belt legislation was first introduced in different countries . It includes both regional and national legislation . </P>

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