diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/lib/longcontrol.py b/selfdrive/controls/lib/longcontrol.py
index 082e7725d..a550166bb 100644
--- a/selfdrive/controls/lib/longcontrol.py
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/lib/longcontrol.py
@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@ def long_control_state_trans(CP, active, long_control_state, v_ego, v_target,
 
   starting_condition = (v_target_1sec > CP.vEgoStarting and
                         accelerating and
-                        not cruise_standstill and
                         not brake_pressed)
   started_condition = v_ego > CP.vEgoStarting