diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/pimpin_ride.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/pimpin_ride.dm
index 4058a763519..625440b7d90 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/pimpin_ride.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/pimpin_ride.dm
@@ -65,6 +65,9 @@
 
 /obj/vehicle/janicart/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/storage/bag/trash))
+		if(mybag)
+			user << "<span class='warning'>[src] already has a trashbag hooked!</span>"
+			return
 		if(!user.drop_item())
 			return
 		user << "<span class='notice'>You hook the trashbag onto \the [name].</span>"