diff --git a/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/drive_helpers.py b/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/drive_helpers.py
index c6d8d8545..b0fda7bd8 100644
--- a/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/drive_helpers.py
+++ b/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/drive_helpers.py
@@ -24,4 +24,4 @@ def get_lag_adjusted_curvature(steer_delay, v_ego, psis, curvatures):
                                 current_curvature_desired - max_curvature_rate * DT_MDL,
                                 current_curvature_desired + max_curvature_rate * DT_MDL)
 
-  return safe_desired_curvature
+  return float(safe_desired_curvature)