What do the yellow, blue and red cards mean?

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Under IRONMAN Competition Rules 3.01 and 3.02, referees show a coloured card and give a verbal instruction: Card IRONMAN 70.3 IRONMAN (full distance) Used for Yellow 30-second time penalty 60-second time penalty Certain other infringements, e.g. re-passing a rider who has just passed you before you have dropped out of their draft zone, blocking, transition and kit offences Blue 2-minute time penalty 3-minute time penalty Drafting and intentional littering Red Disqualification Disqualification Severe violations Three blue cards in one race means disqualification. Referees don't have to warn you before giving a penalty. Referees may also penalise or disqualify you for something not listed in the rules if they judge that you gained an unfair advantage, or intentionally or recklessly created a dangerous situation. Serious violations can lead to suspension (3 months to 4 years) or expulsion for life from IRONMAN events.

Card	IRONMAN 70.3	IRONMAN (full distance)	Used for
Yellow	30-second time penalty	60-second time penalty	Certain other infringements, e.g. re-passing a rider who has just passed you before you have dropped out of their draft zone, blocking, transition and kit offences
Blue	2-minute time penalty	3-minute time penalty	Drafting and intentional littering
Red	Disqualification	Disqualification	Severe violations