diff --git a/server/python_server.py b/server/python_server.py
index 4905768..5b26eb3 100644
--- a/server/python_server.py
+++ b/server/python_server.py
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ geodesic = Geod(ellps='WGS84')
 current_datetime = datetime.utcnow()
 date_yesterday = current_datetime - timedelta(days=1)
 date_tomorrow = current_datetime +  timedelta(days=1)
-valid_date = True
+
 
 @app.route('/')
 def hello():
@@ -46,6 +46,8 @@ def getGpsDistance():
     lat = dm(lat) if lat and len(lat) > 1 else 0.0
     long = dm(long) if long and len(long) > 1 else 0.0  
 
+    valid_date = True
+
     print(request.args)
    
     try: