Flag Signals The types of flags that are used during a race and what they mean. Start/finish line - Waved The training, qualifying or race has been completed. After passing the chequered flag all riders shall complete the lap and return to the pit. Start/finish line - Held up The rider is excluded from the race/training. This flag is often shown together with the respective start number. Immediately go to the box and report to the organiser. All/any marshal positions - Waved Interruption or aborted training or race. The speed shall be reduced, overtaking is prohibited. In training and during races, riders shall return to the pit. All/any marshal positions - Waved Waved or used in combination with the safety car board. No overtaking! Attention danger! If the safety car (during our events this is only possible during the endurance race) is on track. This is... All/any marshal positions - Held up Area of restriction has passed, overtaking is permitted. All/any marshal positions - Waved Signals to a rider that a faster rider is approaching. This is also shown in advance of the faster rider arriving. All/any marshal positions - Waved A slow vehicle is on track. Pay attention... All/any marshal positions - Held up The track is slippery (oil, coolant, brake fluid, rain). This flag is shown for at least 4 laps. This flag is often called the oil flag. All/any marshal positions - Held up Only during Motorcycle races: Rescue service or doctor are on track. The flag is shown along with the yellow flag.
