Section 5Sec./Art. 5

Exemption. In recognition of their smallnumber, their expected limited use, and the historical fact that the technology available at the time of their manufacture will not permit them to meet modern standards, vintage vehicles registered under thisActshall not be required to meet clean-air, anti-pollution, safety, road-use, and other standards that were not in force at the time of their manufacture, either as a condition for their registration and use on public roads or otherwise, the provisions of Republic Act No. 8749or the "Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999"and any other law or regulation notwithstanding. However, vintage vehicles manufactured after December 31, 1967 must be fitted with safety belts as mandated by Republic Act No. 8750or the "Seat Belts Use Act of 1999."