diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystem/shuttle.dm b/code/controllers/subsystem/shuttle.dm
index da0759b5904..a759024fa0a 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystem/shuttle.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystem/shuttle.dm
@@ -305,6 +305,9 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(shuttle)
 	return 1
 
 /datum/controller/subsystem/shuttle/proc/autoEvac()
+	if (!SSticker.IsRoundInProgress())
+		return
+
 	var/callShuttle = 1
 
 	for(var/thing in GLOB.shuttle_caller_list)