diff --git a/tool.lua b/tool.lua
index 1fe7971..ca00d8a 100644
--- a/tool.lua
+++ b/tool.lua
@@ -54,6 +54,13 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("protector:tool", {
 		pos.y = pos.y + vec.y
 		pos.z = pos.z + vec.z
 
+		-- areas
+		if not areas:canInteract(pos, name) then
+			minetest.chat_send_player(name, "Overlaps into another player protected area")
+
+			return
+		end
+
 		-- does placing a protector overlap existing area
 		if not protector.can_dig(r * 2, pos, user:get_player_name(), true, 3) then