diff --git a/code/_onclick/hud/alert.dm b/code/_onclick/hud/alert.dm
index caf34917cb5..d30f388df39 100644
--- a/code/_onclick/hud/alert.dm
+++ b/code/_onclick/hud/alert.dm
@@ -656,8 +656,7 @@ so as to remain in compliance with the most up-to-date laws."
 	if(!istype(L) || !L.can_resist())
 		return
 	L.changeNext_move(CLICK_CD_RESIST)
-	if(L.last_special <= world.time)
-		return L.resist_buckle()
+	return L.resist_buckle()
 
 // PRIVATE = only edit, use, or override these if you're editing the system as a whole
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index b402e54ac8d..6af1c3f1a5e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -663,7 +663,7 @@
 			return
 
 	//unbuckling yourself
-	if(buckled && last_special <= world.time)
+	if(buckled)
 		resist_buckle()
 
 	//Breaking out of a container (Locker, sleeper, cryo...)
@@ -674,7 +674,7 @@
 	else if(canmove)
 		if(on_fire)
 			resist_fire() //stop, drop, and roll
-		else if(last_special <= world.time)
+		else
 			resist_restraints() //trying to remove cuffs.
 
 /*////////////////////