A Long Lap Penalty is a type of penalty in MotoGP that is given to riders who commit certain infractions during a race or practice session. The penalty involves a rider taking a longer route marked at the edge of the track, which is some seconds slower than the normal racing line. The penalized rider must ride through the defined area within three laps of being notified, thereby suffering a penalty equivalent to several seconds, typically two or more seconds, on that lap. If a rider fails to complete the Long Lap Penalty within three laps, the FIM MotoGP Stewards can impose an equivalent time penalty. Long Lap Penalties are often given for crossing the boundaries of the track. A double Long Lap Penalty can be issued for jumping the start or speeding through pit lane, which can basically guarantee no podium for the rider, so it is a serious penalty. Long Lap Penalties can also be issued after a race to be taken at the next race for incidents such as exceeding track limits.