Parents have new rules to follow when driving with their children in New Jersey.

The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, adhere to American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.

-A child under the age of 2 years and 30 pounds shall be secured in a rear-facing seat equipped with a five-point harness.

-A child under the age of 4 years and 40 pounds shall be secured as described in (a) until they reach the upper limits of the rear-facing seat, then in a forward-facing child restraint equipped with a five-point harness.

-A child under the age of 8 and a height of 57 inches shall be secured as described in (a) or (b) until they reach the upper limits of the rear-facing or forward-facing seat, then in a belt positioning booster seat.

-A child over 8 years of age or 57 inches in height must be properly secured by a seat belt.

-Children between 8 and 17 must wear seat belts.