diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/traffic_control.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/traffic_control.dm
index 2aa0c2a5d59..592815bbc24 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/traffic_control.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/traffic_control.dm
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 	user.set_machine(src)
 
-	if(!allowed(user) && !emagged)
+	if(!allowed(user) && !emagged && !user.can_admin_interact())
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>Access Denied.</span>")
 		return 0