diff --git a/pcbnew/drc/drc_test_provider_copper_clearance.cpp b/pcbnew/drc/drc_test_provider_copper_clearance.cpp
index 974d3e9663..d78fc40d34 100644
--- a/pcbnew/drc/drc_test_provider_copper_clearance.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/drc/drc_test_provider_copper_clearance.cpp
@@ -224,6 +224,7 @@ bool DRC_TEST_PROVIDER_COPPER_CLEARANCE::Run()
     return true;
 }
 
+
 static std::shared_ptr<SHAPE> getShape( BOARD_ITEM* aItem, PCB_LAYER_ID aLayer )
 {
     if( aItem->Type() == PCB_PAD_T && !static_cast<PAD*>( aItem )->FlashLayer( aLayer ) )
@@ -248,6 +249,15 @@ static std::shared_ptr<SHAPE> getShape( BOARD_ITEM* aItem, PCB_LAYER_ID aLayer )
 }
 
 
+static bool isNetTie( BOARD_ITEM* aItem )
+{
+    if( aItem->GetParent() && aItem->GetParent()->Type() == PCB_FOOTPRINT_T )
+        return static_cast<FOOTPRINT*>( aItem->GetParent() )->IsNetTie();
+
+    return false;
+}
+
+
 bool DRC_TEST_PROVIDER_COPPER_CLEARANCE::testTrackAgainstItem( TRACK* track, SHAPE* trackShape,
                                                                PCB_LAYER_ID layer,
                                                                BOARD_ITEM* other )
@@ -377,6 +387,11 @@ void DRC_TEST_PROVIDER_COPPER_CLEARANCE::testTrackClearances()
                         if( other->HasFlag( SKIP_STRUCT ) )
                             return false;
 
+                        // It would really be better to know what particular nets a nettie
+                        // should allow, but for now it is what it is.
+                        if( isNetTie( other ) )
+                            return false;
+
                         auto otherCItem = dynamic_cast<BOARD_CONNECTED_ITEM*>( other );
 
                         if( otherCItem && otherCItem->GetNetCode() == track->GetNetCode() )