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The Black Flag

15.14 Black flag displayed with a number: The driver must stop at his pit within one lap of receiving the signal and report to the Clerk of the Course. A penalty of exclusion may be enforced by removing a car from the race by display of the Black flag.

The Warning Flag

15.13 Black and White Rectangular flag split diagonally and displayed with a White number: A warning, to the driver of the car bearing the number that his behaviour is suspect and that he may be Black-flagged on further reports.

The Mechanical Failure Flag

15.12 Black flag with Orange disc displayed with number: A warning of apparent mechanical failure or of a fire which might not be obvious to the driver. The car concerned must call at its pit for repairs on the next lap.

The National Flag

Used To Start A Race If Lights Are Not Used

The Chequered Flag

15.15 Black and White Chequered flag: End of Race or session.

These flags are not used by the regular marshals, but by a specifically assigned Start/Finish Line marshal. They are mentioned here, as it is useful to be able to recognise them. Note: The decision to show the Red, Black and White, or Black Flag rests with the Stewards of the Meeting. However an emergency decision to show the Red Flag may be taken by the Clerk of the Course.