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 法律翻译舒婷,知名法学院保险学专业,专注翻译各类与保险与再保险诉讼有关的法律文件。