diff --git a/code/obj/stool.dm b/code/obj/stool.dm
index 160f3601d7..0105054dbc 100644
--- a/code/obj/stool.dm
+++ b/code/obj/stool.dm
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@
 			return ..()
 
 	proc/can_buckle(var/mob/living/to_buckle, var/mob/user)
-		if (!istype(to_buckle) || isintangible(to_buckle)) //no buckling AI-eyes
+		if (!istype(to_buckle) || isintangible(to_buckle) || isflock(to_buckle)) //no buckling AI-eyes
 			return FALSE
 		if (!ticker)
 			boutput(user, "You can't buckle anyone in before the game starts.")