After passing the checkered flag the driver must slow to a moderate pace for exiting the track. It is the job of the Flagman to relay information regarding the status of the race to the drivers by waving the various flags, and thus the drivers job to observe them.Ģ.3.1 Checkered Flag- the race is finished. Checkered flag: Signals the end of the race, practice or qualifying session.Red flag: The race has stopped because of a potential emergency on the track.No overtaking is permitted on a caution flag. Drivers must slow down and approach with caution to pass the go karts that may be stopped on the track. In a race situation it usually indicates that there has been an accident or spin out. Yellow flag: Signals a warning or caution.Green flag: Used to signal the start of a race.(Please see below 2.3.6 rule for more information.)

You must immediately discontinue the unsafe driving.

Black flag: If you see this flag it is mostly because you are driving in a reckless manner.

It’s important to keep an eye out and be cautious as to not cause an accident. If you are shown this flag, yield the racing line to the faster go karts that are approaching. It means that you need to allow the person behind you to safely pass you.

Blue & Orange flag: This is one of the flags that novice and slower racers may see more often.

KAM Kartway Rules Series | Flags & Race Calls Traditional Race Flags and their meanings:

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