diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/lib/radar_helpers.py b/selfdrive/controls/lib/radar_helpers.py
index 85699866b0..0e2b96668f 100644
--- a/selfdrive/controls/lib/radar_helpers.py
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/lib/radar_helpers.py
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ class Cluster():
 
   def potential_low_speed_lead(self, v_ego):
     # stop for stuff in front of you and low speed, even without model confirmation
-    return abs(self.yRel) < 1.5 and (v_ego < v_ego_stationary) and self.dRel < 25
+    return abs(self.yRel) < 1.0 and (v_ego < v_ego_stationary) and self.dRel < 25
 
   def is_potential_fcw(self, model_prob):
     return model_prob > .9