diff --git a/openpilot/tools/joystick/joystickd.py b/openpilot/tools/joystick/joystickd.py
index ce8b581848..2b84683863 100755
--- a/openpilot/tools/joystick/joystickd.py
+++ b/openpilot/tools/joystick/joystickd.py
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ def joystickd_thread():
     CC.enabled = sm['selfdriveState'].enabled
     CC.latActive = sm['selfdriveState'].active and not sm['carState'].steerFaultTemporary and not sm['carState'].steerFaultPermanent
     CC.longActive = CC.enabled and not any(e.overrideLongitudinal for e in sm['onroadEvents']) and CP.openpilotLongitudinalControl
+    CC.cruiseControl.override = CC.enabled and not CC.longActive and CP.openpilotLongitudinalControl
     CC.cruiseControl.cancel = sm['carState'].cruiseState.enabled and (not CC.enabled or not CP.pcmCruise)
     CC.hudControl.leadDistanceBars = 2