Kart racing is controlled by a number of different flags.  At any race meeting there will be a number of points around the track designated and manned as flag points.  At these points a yellow or blue flag may be displayed.  In addition to these, the Clerks of the Course may also use a variety of different flags.  It is extremely important that every competitor is familiar with every flag and obeys them at all times. 

Strict penalties will be imposed for failing to observe or obey the specific instructions of any given flag.

This signals the start of the race.   Lights may also be used to start a race.  If lights are used the race is usually started when the lights go off or when changed from red/orange to green.

Race Stoppage : Immediately cease racing. Proceed slowly and with caution to the start line or obey Clerk of Course/Race Director’s instruction and be prepared to stop should the track be blocked.

Cease racing, reduce speed and return to the pits immediately. Driver to report to the Clerk of the Course within 15 minutes after the race. This flag will be displayed to the competitor concerned near or at the finish line together with a panel/board displaying his/her respective kart number.
The use of this flag will be restricted to the following circumstances:

 - The competitor, in the opinion of the Clerk of the Course, is being a
    danger to him/her self and/or other competitors.
 - Failure to respect - black flag with orange disc, green flag with yellow
    cheveron, blue with red diagonal and or chequered flag.

Indicates that a severe warning is being given, and may mean disqualification. Take heed. Driver to report to the Clerk of the Course within 15 minutes after the race. This flag will be displayed to the competitor concerned at or near the finish line together with a panel/board displaying his/her respective kart number.

Caution - incident on the track.  Reduce speed, hold position, overtaking forbidden until the incident is passed and the track is visibly clear to the next designated flag point.  A waved yellow flag means extreme caution.

A Blue light may be used. Another competitor is about to lap you.  You must hold your course and must allow the following competitor to pass.

Kart is considered unsafe. When shown to a particular driver by the Clerk of the Course/Race Director or under his/her instructions indicates that the driver must cease racing, reduce speed and return to the pits immediately. This flag will be displayed to the competitor concerned at or near the finish line together with a panel/board displaying his/her respective kart number.

This flag will be displayed to the competitor concerned at or near the finish line together with a panel/board displaying his/her respective kart number. The driver concerned must cease racing, reduce speed and return to the pits immediately before being lapped or also when he/she has been lapped. This flag may only be used if it is provided for in the Supplementary Rules.

Conditions of adhesion of the track surface has suddenly deteriorated in the area beyond the flag. This flag is most frequently used to signal that oil has been dropped on the track, but it can also be used to inform drivers of either a pool of water large enough to cause aquaplaning, or due to a local shower drivers are about to pass from a dry to slippery surface. This flag shall be displayed for four laps or until the surface returns to normal.

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