diff --git a/software/rover/rover_control/src/control_coordinator/control_coordinator.py b/software/rover/rover_control/src/control_coordinator/control_coordinator.py
index b92b742..e3e0d1a 100755
--- a/software/rover/rover_control/src/control_coordinator/control_coordinator.py
+++ b/software/rover/rover_control/src/control_coordinator/control_coordinator.py
@@ -66,8 +66,8 @@ class ControlCoordinator(object):
         right_drive.first_motor_direction = right_direction
         right_drive.second_motor_direction = right_direction
 
-        left_speed = abs(left * UINT16_MAX)
-        right_speed = abs(right * UINT16_MAX)
+        left_speed = min(abs(left * UINT16_MAX), UINT16_MAX)
+        right_speed = min(abs(right * UINT16_MAX), UINT16_MAX)
 
         rear_drive.first_motor_speed = left_speed
         left_drive.first_motor_speed = left_speed