diff --git a/src/bindings/python/test.py b/src/bindings/python/test.py
index 1f96613..5a068f6 100644
--- a/src/bindings/python/test.py
+++ b/src/bindings/python/test.py
@@ -53,4 +53,5 @@ try:
 
 
 finally:
-    alpr.unload()
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+    if alpr:
+        alpr.unload()
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