diff --git a/src/python/oftest/testutils.py b/src/python/oftest/testutils.py
index e395c03..32fa86c 100644
--- a/src/python/oftest/testutils.py
+++ b/src/python/oftest/testutils.py
@@ -716,6 +716,8 @@
             logging.info("Ran " + str(test_count) + " tests; exiting")
             break
 
+    if not test_param_get('pktout_actions', default=True):
+        return
 
     ingress_port = of_ports[0]
     egr_ports = get_egr_list(parent, of_ports, egr_count,