diff --git a/pcbnew/router/pns_dp_meander_placer.cpp b/pcbnew/router/pns_dp_meander_placer.cpp
index fe50039be6..aca8941979 100644
--- a/pcbnew/router/pns_dp_meander_placer.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/router/pns_dp_meander_placer.cpp
@@ -446,7 +446,7 @@ bool DP_MEANDER_PLACER::CheckFit( MEANDER_SHAPE* aShape )
         return false;
 
     int w = aShape->Width();
-    int clearance = w + m_settings.m_spacing;
+    int clearance = w + w * 3;
 
     return m_result.CheckSelfIntersections( aShape, clearance );
 }