Racing flags. And what they mean.

Racing flags are used in racing send out messages to the riders by marshals and other officials at their respective positions. All participants are expected to follow the rules which state that the riders immediately obey the flag signals. Failure in doing so may lead to casuality by putting themselves and others into grave danger or disqualification from a race.’, ‘

Flag

Meaning

{mosimage} (Waved) – Great danger – Be prepared to stop.

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(Motionless) – Take care – Signal of danger. No overtaking

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A green flag is shown when the course is clear or at a start or restart of a race.

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Overtaking flag – The competitor ahead is about to be overtaken by a person who is a lap ahead

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Service car or slow moving vehicle on the circuit. Usually an ambulance or a recovery vehicle.

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Stopping of race, qualifying or practice session.

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Track surface slippery. Probably oil from a machine that’s  failed or sand.

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A warning of apparent mechanical failure or fire* and is displayed to a particular participant.

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Race leader must slow down, everyone else to line up in order behind. No overtaking

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A warning to the driver that his behavior is suspect*

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Driver must stop at his pit within one lap. A penalty of exclusion may be enforced*

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End of session. By session it may be race, qualifying or practice

 

* – Displayed with a white number.

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