# Jump Start

> Jump Start — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS.

## Definition

When a driver moves before the official race start signal (lights out). Jump starts are detected by sensors on the grid and typically result in a drive-through or time penalty.

- **Category**: Regulations
- **TRAACKS page**: [https://traacks.club/glossary/jump-start](https://traacks.club/glossary/jump-start)

## Related Terms

- [Standing Start](https://traacks.club/glossary/standing-start)
- [Grid (Starting Grid)](https://traacks.club/glossary/grid)
- [Penalty](https://traacks.club/glossary/penalty)

## Links

- [Full glossary](https://traacks.club/glossary)
- [TRAACKS llms.txt](https://traacks.club/llms.txt)