Black flag

Back flag is a symbol of protest when it is shown to someone. However, in sports, especially in Auto Racing, showing a black flag is signalling a driver to make an immediate pit stop. It is a form of punishment to the sportsperson who violates a rule or drive dangerously. It is also shown to force inspect the vehicle for any hazardous condition. Black flag also used to be a pirate's ensign of the black colour with white skull and crossbones on it. Jolly Roger is the traditional name for a black flag that used to be flown to identify a pirate ship about to attack during the early 18th century, ie the later part of the Golden Age of Piracy.

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