diff --git a/src/statusbar.h b/src/statusbar.h
index 6c6023fbe..5a13d94bb 100644
--- a/src/statusbar.h
+++ b/src/statusbar.h
@@ -214,6 +214,7 @@ public slots:
     } else {
       altSpeedsBtn->setIcon(QIcon(":/Icons/slow_off.png"));
       altSpeedsBtn->setToolTip(tr("Click to enable alternative speed limits"));
+      altSpeedsBtn->setDown(false);
     }
   }