diff --git a/slic/devices/timing/lasertiming.py b/slic/devices/timing/lasertiming.py
index 3496b116..e351cc64 100644
--- a/slic/devices/timing/lasertiming.py
+++ b/slic/devices/timing/lasertiming.py
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ class ETiming(Adjustable):
 
     def is_moving(self):
         waiting = self.pvs.waiting.get()
-        return bool(waiting)
+        return not bool(waiting)
 
     def wait_for_valid_value(self):
         tval = np.nan