diff --git a/msg/safety.msg b/msg/safety.msg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..be0fadad1e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/msg/safety.msg
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+uint64 timestamp
+bool safety_switch_available		# Set to true if a safety switch is connected
+bool safety_off			# Set to true if safety is off