diff --git a/src/demo_dbc.py b/src/demo_dbc.py
index 7bb382a..e67dc0d 100644
--- a/src/demo_dbc.py
+++ b/src/demo_dbc.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ def main():
     try:
         bus = can.interface.Bus( channel=canChannel, bustype=canType )
     except OSError:
-        rospy.logerr( f"Failed to open {canChannel}" )
+        print( f"Failed to open {canChannel}" )
         return 1
 
     # === main loop ===