diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystems/initialization/misc_late.dm b/code/controllers/subsystems/initialization/misc_late.dm
index c779c3d302e..ab77f091261 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystems/initialization/misc_late.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystems/initialization/misc_late.dm
@@ -37,7 +37,8 @@
 
 	shuttle_controller.setup_shuttle_docks()
 
-	admin_notice("<span class='notice'><b>Fastboot is enabled; some features may not be available.</b></span>", R_DEBUG)
+	if (config.fastboot)
+		admin_notice("<span class='notice'><b>Fastboot is enabled; some features may not be available.</b></span>", R_DEBUG)
 
 	..(timeofday, TRUE)