diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/handcuffs.dm b/code/game/objects/items/handcuffs.dm
index ee25cbb985..ea7d57255f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/handcuffs.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/handcuffs.dm
@@ -283,6 +283,7 @@
 					if(!C.legcuffed && C.get_num_legs(FALSE) >= 2) //beartrap can't cuff your leg if there's already a beartrap or legcuffs, or you don't have two legs.
 						C.legcuffed = src
 						forceMove(C)
+						C.update_equipment_speed_mods()
 						C.update_inv_legcuffed()
 						SSblackbox.record_feedback("tally", "handcuffs", 1, type)
 			else if(isanimal(L))