diff --git a/adafruit_httpserver/route.py b/adafruit_httpserver/route.py
index b141695..fac06a1 100644
--- a/adafruit_httpserver/route.py
+++ b/adafruit_httpserver/route.py
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ def route_func(request, my_parameter):
                 my_parameter == "123" # True
         """
         if not self._routes:
-            raise ValueError("No routes added")
+            return None
 
         found_route, _route = False, None