diff --git a/src/irclib.py b/src/irclib.py
index 54bce6a99..bdc00e394 100644
--- a/src/irclib.py
+++ b/src/irclib.py
@@ -472,6 +472,7 @@ class Irc(IrcCommandDispatcher):
             if self.outstandingPing:
                 debug.msg('Reconnecting, ping not replied to.', 'normal')
                 self.driver.reconnect()
+                self.reset()
             else:
                 self.lastping = now
                 now = str(int(now))