diff --git a/fido2/client.py b/fido2/client.py
index 5b898457..b94bec06 100644
--- a/fido2/client.py
+++ b/fido2/client.py
@@ -477,10 +477,6 @@ def _should_use_uv(self, user_verification, mc):
 
         if (
             user_verification == UserVerificationRequirement.REQUIRED
-            or (
-                user_verification == UserVerificationRequirement.PREFERRED
-                and uv_supported
-            )
             or self.info.options.get("alwaysUv")
         ):
             if not uv_configured: