diff --git a/msg/safety.msg b/msg/safety.msg
index 34d66d12cc..d69f12509e 100644
--- a/msg/safety.msg
+++ b/msg/safety.msg
@@ -1,2 +1,4 @@
 bool safety_switch_available		# Set to true if a safety switch is connected
 bool safety_off			# Set to true if safety is off
+bool override_available		# Set to true if external override system is connected
+bool override_enabled		# Set to true if override is engaged