Point system (driving)

A penalty point system, also known as a demerit point system, is a method used by licensing authorities to monitor and regulate driver behavior. Under such systems, an individual's driver's license accumulates demerit points for traffic offenses (or other infringements committed whilst driving) which last for a set period. The structure and administration of these systems vary between jurisdictions and the authorities enforcing them.

In most cases, the accumulation of points can lead to fines, disqualification, suspension, re-evaluation or revocation of a driver's license. Points are typically recorded by the relevant driver licensing authority, police force, or other authorizing body and may be added or removed in line with jurisdiction-specific rules.

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