diff --git a/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/speed_limit/speed_limit_assist.py b/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/speed_limit/speed_limit_assist.py
index 302d8cd14d..e2e1125a79 100644
--- a/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/speed_limit/speed_limit_assist.py
+++ b/sunnypilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/speed_limit/speed_limit_assist.py
@@ -109,6 +109,16 @@ class SpeedLimitAssist:
   def target_set_speed_confirmed(self) -> bool:
     return bool(self.v_cruise_cluster_conv == self.target_set_speed_conv)
 
+  @property
+  def v_cruise_cluster_below_confirm_speed_threshold(self) -> bool:
+    return bool(self.v_cruise_cluster_conv < CONFIRM_SPEED_THRESHOLD[self.is_metric])
+
+  def update_active_event(self, events_sp: EventsSP) -> None:
+    if self.v_cruise_cluster_below_confirm_speed_threshold:
+      events_sp.add(EventNameSP.speedLimitChanged)
+    else:
+      events_sp.add(EventNameSP.speedLimitActive)
+
   def get_v_target_from_control(self) -> float:
     if self._has_speed_limit:
       if self.pcm_op_long and self.is_enabled:
@@ -175,7 +185,7 @@ class SpeedLimitAssist:
   @property
   def apply_confirm_speed_threshold(self) -> bool:
     # below CST: always require user confirmation
-    if self.v_cruise_cluster_conv < CONFIRM_SPEED_THRESHOLD[self.is_metric]:
+    if self.v_cruise_cluster_below_confirm_speed_threshold:
       return True
 
     # at/above CST:
@@ -351,15 +361,15 @@ class SpeedLimitAssist:
 
     if self.is_active:
       if self._state_prev not in ACTIVE_STATES:
-        events_sp.add(EventNameSP.speedLimitActive)
+        self.update_active_event(events_sp)
 
       # only notify if we acquire a valid speed limit
       # do not check has_speed_limit here
       elif self._speed_limit != self.speed_limit_prev:
         if self.speed_limit_prev <= 0:
-          events_sp.add(EventNameSP.speedLimitActive)
+          self.update_active_event(events_sp)
         elif self.speed_limit_prev > 0 and self._speed_limit > 0:
-          events_sp.add(EventNameSP.speedLimitChanged)
+          self.update_active_event(events_sp)
 
   def update(self, long_enabled: bool, long_override: bool, v_ego: float, a_ego: float, v_cruise_cluster: float, speed_limit: float,
              speed_limit_final_last: float, has_speed_limit: bool, distance: float, events_sp: EventsSP) -> None:
diff --git a/sunnypilot/selfdrive/selfdrived/events.py b/sunnypilot/selfdrive/selfdrived/events.py
index 5d5424bb16..4edc0bd470 100644
--- a/sunnypilot/selfdrive/selfdrived/events.py
+++ b/sunnypilot/selfdrive/selfdrived/events.py
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ from openpilot.common.constants import CV
 from openpilot.sunnypilot.selfdrive.selfdrived.events_base import EventsBase, Priority, ET, Alert, \
   NoEntryAlert, ImmediateDisableAlert, EngagementAlert, NormalPermanentAlert, AlertCallbackType, wrong_car_mode_alert
 from openpilot.sunnypilot.selfdrive.controls.lib.speed_limit import PCM_LONG_REQUIRED_MAX_SET_SPEED, CONFIRM_SPEED_THRESHOLD
-from openpilot.sunnypilot.selfdrive.controls.lib.speed_limit.helpers import compare_cluster_target
 
 
 AlertSize = log.SelfdriveState.AlertSize
@@ -34,6 +33,9 @@ def speed_limit_pre_active_alert(CP: car.CarParams, CS: car.CarState, sm: messag
   speed_conv = CV.MS_TO_KPH if metric else CV.MS_TO_MPH
   speed_limit_final_last = sm['longitudinalPlanSP'].speedLimit.resolver.speedLimitFinalLast
   speed_limit_final_last_conv = round(speed_limit_final_last * speed_conv)
+  alert_1_str = ""
+  alert_2_str = ""
+  alert_size = AlertSize.none
 
   if CP.openpilotLongitudinalControl and CP.pcmCruise:
     # PCM long
@@ -41,24 +43,15 @@ def speed_limit_pre_active_alert(CP: car.CarParams, CS: car.CarState, sm: messag
     pcm_long_required_max = cst_low if speed_limit_final_last_conv < CONFIRM_SPEED_THRESHOLD[metric] else cst_high
     pcm_long_required_max_set_speed_conv = round(pcm_long_required_max * speed_conv)
     speed_unit = "km/h" if metric else "mph"
+
+    alert_1_str = "Speed Limit Assist: Activation Required"
     alert_2_str = f"Manually change set speed to {pcm_long_required_max_set_speed_conv} {speed_unit} to activate"
-  else:
-    # Non PCM long
-    v_cruise_cluster = CS.vCruiseCluster * CV.KPH_TO_MS
-
-    req_plus, req_minus = compare_cluster_target(v_cruise_cluster, speed_limit_final_last, metric)
-    arrow_str = ""
-    if req_plus:
-      arrow_str = "RES/+"
-    elif req_minus:
-      arrow_str = "SET/-"
-
-    alert_2_str = f"Operate the {arrow_str} cruise control button to activate"
+    alert_size = AlertSize.mid
 
   return Alert(
-    "Speed Limit Assist: Activation Required",
+    alert_1_str,
     alert_2_str,
-    AlertStatus.normal, AlertSize.mid,
+    AlertStatus.normal, alert_size,
     Priority.LOW, VisualAlert.none, AudibleAlertSP.promptSingleLow, .1)