In
auto racing
, this flag, when displayed from the start tower, signals all drivers to come to a complete stop, due to a severe hazard obstructing the circuit. The red flag is displayed continuously until the hazard is eliminated, at which point the starter displays the yellow flag, signaling all drivers to resume motion.
This image of
simple geometry
is
ineligible for
copyright
and therefore in the
public domain
, because it consists entirely of information that is common property and contains no original authorship.