diff --git a/libraries/AP_Notify/Display.cpp b/libraries/AP_Notify/Display.cpp
index 78e1f0542c..dae4c16612 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Notify/Display.cpp
+++ b/libraries/AP_Notify/Display.cpp
@@ -337,6 +337,9 @@ bool Display::init(void)
         default:
             break;
         }
+        if (_driver != nullptr) {
+            break;
+        }
     }
 
     if (_driver == nullptr) {