diff --git a/src/hardware/hw_md2.c b/src/hardware/hw_md2.c
index 4ce3b38f6..d005f0037 100644
--- a/src/hardware/hw_md2.c
+++ b/src/hardware/hw_md2.c
@@ -1146,7 +1146,7 @@ static void HWR_GetBlendedTexture(patch_t *patch, patch_t *blendpatch, INT32 ski
 static boolean HWR_AllowModel(mobj_t *mobj)
 {
 	// Signpost overlay. Not needed.
-	if (mobj->sprite2 == SPR2_SIGN)
+	if (mobj->sprite2 == SPR2_SIGN || mobj->state-states == S_PLAY_SIGN)
 		return false;
 
 	// Otherwise, render the model.