diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystem/shuttle.dm b/code/controllers/subsystem/shuttle.dm
index c80bc17047..35208d4137 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystem/shuttle.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystem/shuttle.dm
@@ -307,6 +307,9 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(shuttle)
 	return 1
 
 /datum/controller/subsystem/shuttle/proc/autoEvac()
+	if (!SSticker.IsRoundInProgress())
+		return
+
 	var/callShuttle = 1
 
 	for(var/thing in GLOB.shuttle_caller_list)