diff --git a/code/datums/drift_handler.dm b/code/datums/drift_handler.dm
index 27a4fd4bc91..7000483f9ab 100644
--- a/code/datums/drift_handler.dm
+++ b/code/datums/drift_handler.dm
@@ -213,6 +213,10 @@
 	if (drift_force < INERTIA_FORCE_SPACEMOVE_GRAB || isnull(drifting_loop))
 		return
 
+	if (!isnull(source.client) && source.client.intended_direction)
+		if ((source.client.intended_direction & movement_dir) && !(get_dir(source, backup) & movement_dir))
+			return
+
 	if (drift_force <= INERTIA_FORCE_SPACEMOVE_REDUCTION / source.inertia_force_weight)
 		glide_to_halt(get_loop_delay(source))
 		return COMPONENT_PREVENT_SPACEMOVE_HALT