# Red Flag > Red Flag — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS. ## Definition A flag that signals the immediate stopping of a session or race. All drivers must slow down and return to the pit lane or grid. Red flags are shown for severe incidents, dangerous weather, or track conditions that make racing unsafe. - **Category**: Regulations - **TRAACKS page**: [https://traacks.club/glossary/red-flag](https://traacks.club/glossary/red-flag) ## Related Terms - [Yellow Flag](https://traacks.club/glossary/yellow-flag) - [Safety Car](https://traacks.club/glossary/safety-car) - [Marshal (Flag Marshal)](https://traacks.club/glossary/marshal) ## Links - [Full glossary](https://traacks.club/glossary) - [TRAACKS llms.txt](https://traacks.club/llms.txt)