penalty pointglossary / PENALTY POINT penalty point. A punishment levied for a traffic offense and accumulated on the driver’s record. • If a driver receives a statutorily set number of points, the driver’s license may be restricted, suspended, or terminated. 词条贡献者 资深译员Chris,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与卫星及航天技术诉讼有关的法律文件。