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Upon seeing the chequered flag and crossing the finish line, drivers are required to slow to a safe speed, and return to their garage, parc fermé, or paddock, depending on the applicable regulations of the series. The flag is commonly associated with the winner of a race, as they are the first driver to 'take' (in other words, drive past) the chequered flag. At some circuits, the first flag point will display a repeat chequered flag (usually on the opposite side of the circuit). The chequered flag (or checkered flag) is displayed at the start/finish line to indicate that the race is officially finished. Alternatively, some race tracks employ lights to supplement the primary flag at the start/finish line. Track marshals are also stationed at observation posts along the race track in order to communicate both local and course-wide conditions to drivers. Typically, the starter, sometimes the grand marshal of a race, waves the flags atop a flag stand near the start/finish line.

Racing flags are traditionally used in auto racing and similar motorsports to indicate track condition and to communicate important messages to drivers.

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