SEAT BELTS BECOME LAW (1 Viewer)

[350tojo]

Gidday all just wondering if anyone out there can shed some light on what year seatbelts become law in Sth Australia. Obviously this question is Aussie orientated but any info from other users would be appreciated. Also did the fj40 have seatbelts standard in all countries?
cheers

 

[Living in the Past]

During 1962 is when seats belts were first installed in FJ40s by Toyota in the US.

 

[JohnnyC]

For Oz... see here>>> https://infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/publications/1985/pdf/belt_analysis_4.pdf

 

[Landpimp]

My US spec 1964/5 45LV, never had seat belts installed and I have no desire to install them.

 

[lcwizard]

I believe in the US, the federal mandate was 1971. I was not required in Arizona to have belts in my 68 FJ55 to pass title inspection. I've heard in California and other states that belts are required no matter the year

 

[Fast Eddy]

I've heard in California and other states that belts are required no matter the year

No, CA follows federal law as of year-of-manufacture. Under 16yo would not be allowed to ride in any vehicle not equipped with seat belts, however.

 

[Landpimp]

looks like 1964 for cars, but I think trucks(like a 45) were(or could) went a few more years without belts after passenger cars were required

 

[Fast Eddy]

looks like 1964 for cars, but I think trucks(like a 45) were(or could) went a few more years without belts after passenger cars were required

Looks like Jan 1 '68 for all vehicles.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations

 

[Ken White]

I am not sure on the legislation in South Australia however in Queensland we have an Act called the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Vehicle Standard and Safety) Regulations 2010 http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/T/TrantOpRUVSSR10.pdf. There would be some sort of corresponding legislation in South Australia which will tell you.

 

[bikersmurf]

Your 75+ 40 would have had them... I'd run at least 3 point belts if you drive it. They help to prevent crush injuries and certain death from hitting the windshield/dash.

 

[350tojo]

Cheers everyone for your input

 

[PWCO70crusier]

My 1970 had dealership installed seatbelts. they are the only non-metric bolts on the vehicle!

 

[350tojo]

thanks all, i have sorted it now. Will have to fix retractables to the roll cage, was going to use sash but too dangerous cheers

 

[micruz60]

I am alive today because of the seatbelts in my first 40...

 

[350tojo]

I am alive today because of the seatbelts in my first 40...

cheers, there is a reason for there being law, your testament to that!

 

[JohnnyC]

I am alive today because of the seatbelts in my first 40...

x2 seatbelt and stock rollbar saved mine