diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index b1d23f37b..b5d92e244 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -3552,7 +3552,7 @@ UINT16 K_GetKartFlashing(const player_t *player)
 
 	if (gametyperules & GTR_BUMPERS)
 	{
-		return 1;
+		return 0;
 	}
 
 	if (player == NULL)