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 译员Matthew,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与争议解决有关的法律文件。