license points

Accumulated traffic violations

License points are penalty units added to a driver's record for traffic violations.

Accumulating too many points within a specified period can result in license suspension, increased insurance rates, or mandatory driving courses.

The system varies by jurisdiction: He got three points for running a red light.

Also called penalty points or demerit points.

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