diff --git a/src/sensors/vl53l1x_sensor.py b/src/sensors/vl53l1x_sensor.py
index 20686ae..73738d3 100644
--- a/src/sensors/vl53l1x_sensor.py
+++ b/src/sensors/vl53l1x_sensor.py
@@ -59,5 +59,4 @@ class VL53L1XSensor(ToFSensor):
         return distance / 10
 
     def close(self) -> None:
-        self.sensor.stop_ranging()
         self.sensor.close()