diff --git a/templates/map/geom_form.html b/templates/map/geom_form.html
index 5cc5bdd8..58e21b84 100644
--- a/templates/map/geom_form.html
+++ b/templates/map/geom_form.html
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@
     Encapsules the rendering and initializing of a geometry view component, e.g. used in the detail views.
 {% endcomment %}
 
-{% if geom_form.empty %}
+{% if geom_form.empty and geom_form.read_only %}
     <div class="w-100">
-        <div class="alert alert-info">
+        <div class="alert alert-danger">
             {% fa5_icon 'search-location' %}
             {% trans 'No geometry added, yet.' %}
         </div>