diff --git a/SARA/sara.py b/SARA/sara.py
index 660e339..05c4778 100755
--- a/SARA/sara.py
+++ b/SARA/sara.py
@@ -46,6 +46,9 @@ try:
         timeout = timeout
     )
 
+    # Flush any leftover data from previous commands or modem boot URCs
+    ser.reset_input_buffer()
+
     ser.write((command + '\r').encode('utf-8'))
 
     #ser.write(b'ATI\r')            #General Information