diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/antagonists.dm b/code/__DEFINES/antagonists.dm
index b2a7203135e..9c217f8907c 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/antagonists.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/antagonists.dm
@@ -199,6 +199,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(ai_employers, list(
 
 #define UPLINK_THEME_UNDERWORLD_MARKET "neutral"
 
+/// Checks if the given mob is a traitor
+#define IS_TRAITOR(mob) (mob?.mind?.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/traitor))
+
 /// Checks if the given mob is a blood cultist
 #define IS_CULTIST(mob) (mob?.mind?.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult))
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
index 53d9ddd4c78..e3d0296a083 100755
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(cops_arrived, FALSE)
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/communications/emag_act(mob/user, obj/item/card/emag/emag_card)
 	if(istype(emag_card, /obj/item/card/emag/battlecruiser))
-		if(!user.mind?.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/traitor))
+		if(!IS_TRAITOR(user))
 			to_chat(user, span_danger("You get the feeling this is a bad idea."))
 			return
 		var/obj/item/card/emag/battlecruiser/caller_card = emag_card
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/AI_modules/hacked.dm b/code/game/objects/items/AI_modules/hacked.dm
index a0779cf4242..b9ddb5c65ed 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/AI_modules/hacked.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/AI_modules/hacked.dm
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 	var/functional = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/ai_module/malf/transmitInstructions(datum/ai_laws/law_datum, mob/sender, overflow)
-	if(!sender.mind?.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/traitor))
+	if(!IS_TRAITOR(sender))
 		to_chat(sender, span_warning("You have no clue how to use this thing."))
 		return
 	if(!functional)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/dna_probe.dm b/code/game/objects/items/dna_probe.dm
index f6239d54701..56d11f7c5d3 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/dna_probe.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/dna_probe.dm
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/dna_probe/carp_scanner/examine_more(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
-	if(user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/traitor))
+	if(IS_TRAITOR(user))
 		. = list(span_notice("Using this on a Space Carp will harvest its DNA. Use it in-hand once complete to mutate it with yourself."))
 
 /obj/item/dna_probe/carp_scanner/attack_self(mob/user, modifiers)
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/locate_weakpoint.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/locate_weakpoint.dm
index 91d68b4080d..39f03f517c4 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/locate_weakpoint.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/locate_weakpoint.dm
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@
 	if(!user.mind)
 		return
 
-	if(!user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/traitor))
+	if(!IS_TRAITOR(user))
 		to_chat(user, span_warning("You can't seem to find a way to detonate the charge."))
 		return
 
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/sabotage_machinery.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/sabotage_machinery.dm
index b5e26c725ad..71f56927dab 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/sabotage_machinery.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/sabotage_machinery.dm
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(objective_machine_handler, /datum/objective_target_machine_han
 
 /obj/item/traitor_machine_trapper/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
-	if(!user.mind?.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/traitor))
+	if(!IS_TRAITOR(user))
 		return
 	if(target_machine_path)
 		. += span_notice("This device must be placed by <b>clicking on a [initial(target_machine_path.name)]</b> with it. It can be removed with a screwdriver.")
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/steal.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/steal.dm
index 4bce915c758..9ff7cdc5134 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/steal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/traitor/objectives/steal.dm
@@ -265,7 +265,7 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(steal_item_handler, /datum/objective_item_handler, new())
 	if(planted_on)
 		return
 
-	if(user.mind?.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/traitor))
+	if(IS_TRAITOR(user))
 		if(target_object_type)
 			. += span_notice("This device must be placed by <b>clicking on the [initial(target_object_type.name)]</b> with it.")
 		. += span_notice("Remember, you may leave behind fingerprints or fibers on the device. Use <b>soap</b> or similar to scrub it clean to be safe!")