diff --git a/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/speed_limit_controller/tests/test_speed_limit_controller.py b/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/speed_limit_controller/tests/test_speed_limit_controller.py
index d0b7414550..679029c69a 100644
--- a/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/speed_limit_controller/tests/test_speed_limit_controller.py
+++ b/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/speed_limit_controller/tests/test_speed_limit_controller.py
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ class TestSpeedLimitController:
     return CI
 
   def reset_state(self):
+    self.slc.state = SpeedLimitControlState.inactive
     self.slc.frame = -1
 
   def setup_method(self):