diff --git a/code/modules/client/client_procs.dm b/code/modules/client/client_procs.dm
index 2ae00f9348..8e3d89dbd0 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/client_procs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/client_procs.dm
@@ -729,6 +729,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(external_rsc_urls)
 		if (clicklimiter[SECOND_COUNT] > scl)
 			to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>Your previous click was ignored because you've done too many in a second</span>")
 			return
+	
+	if(ab)
+		return
 
 	if (prefs.hotkeys)
 		// If hotkey mode is enabled, then clicking the map will automatically