demerit points
Driving violation tallies
Demerit points are penalty points added to a driver's record for traffic violations.
Accumulating too many within a set period triggers consequences—license suspension, mandatory courses, or increased insurance rates.
The system varies by jurisdiction: He got three demerit points for running a red light.
In some places called penalty points or violation points.
- offensesViolations of law or rules
- ticketsDocuments permitting entry
- revocationOfficial cancellation of privilege
- habitual offenderPersistent lawbreaker
- suspensionsTemporary enforced absences
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