diff --git a/pcbnew/router/pns_dragger.cpp b/pcbnew/router/pns_dragger.cpp
index 0a4c1c81ef..27b5edf1d9 100644
--- a/pcbnew/router/pns_dragger.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/router/pns_dragger.cpp
@@ -323,6 +323,10 @@ bool DRAGGER::FixRoute()
 
     if( node )
     {
+        // Collisions still prevent fixing unless "Allow DRC violations" is checked
+        if( !m_dragStatus )
+            return false;
+
         Router()->CommitRouting( node );
         return true;
     }