diff --git a/selfdrive/monitoring/driver_monitor.py b/selfdrive/monitoring/driver_monitor.py
index 1dd33c9e91..7c1c297fff 100644
--- a/selfdrive/monitoring/driver_monitor.py
+++ b/selfdrive/monitoring/driver_monitor.py
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ class DriverStatus():
                                     driver_data.readyProb, driver_data.notReadyProb)):
       return
 
-    self.face_detected = False #driver_data.faceProb > self.settings._FACE_THRESHOLD
+    self.face_detected = driver_data.faceProb > self.settings._FACE_THRESHOLD
     self.pose.roll, self.pose.pitch, self.pose.yaw = face_orientation_from_net(driver_data.faceOrientation, driver_data.facePosition, cal_rpy)
     if self.wheel_on_right:
       self.pose.yaw *= -1