diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/lib/longcontrol.py b/selfdrive/controls/lib/longcontrol.py
index d0727be8bf..1ee8a7b013 100644
--- a/selfdrive/controls/lib/longcontrol.py
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/lib/longcontrol.py
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ class LongControl:
       if output_accel > self.CP.stopAccel:
         output_accel = min(output_accel, 0.0)
         output_accel -= self.CP.stoppingDecelRate * DT_CTRL
-      elif output_accel < self.CP.stopAccel:
+      elif output_accel < self.CP.stopAccel == 0.0:
         output_accel = min(output_accel, 0.0)
         output_accel += self.CP.stoppingDecelRate * DT_CTRL
       self.reset()