diff --git a/CRM/Admin/Form/Setting/Mapping.php b/CRM/Admin/Form/Setting/Mapping.php
index b07d9f8788c8..69b7fb7c9f5f 100644
--- a/CRM/Admin/Form/Setting/Mapping.php
+++ b/CRM/Admin/Form/Setting/Mapping.php
@@ -47,10 +47,6 @@ public function buildQuickForm() {
   public static function formRule($fields) {
     $errors = [];
 
-    if (!CRM_Utils_System::checkPHPVersion(5, FALSE)) {
-      $errors['_qf_default'] = ts('Mapping features require PHP version 5 or greater');
-    }
-
     if ($fields['mapProvider'] == 'OpenStreetMaps' && $fields['geoProvider'] == '') {
       $errors['geoProvider'] = ts('Please select a Geocoding Provider - Open Street Maps does not provide geocoding.');
     }