Certainly, texting while you’re driving makes no sense. How can you pay attention to the road when you’re staring at the phone screen?

As of Oct. 1, it isn’t just a bad idea – it’s also illegal. The state of Florida has prohibited the practice. The only exception is if you’re stopped at a red light or using a “talk-to-text” service like Apple’s Siri.

For more information about the ban, click here.