<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with Western culture and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (November 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with Western culture and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (November 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A penalty point or demerit point system is one in which a driver's licensing authority, police force, or other organization issues cumulative demerits, or points to drivers on conviction for road traffic offenses . Points may either be added or subtracted, depending on the particular system in use . A major offense may lead to more than the maximum allowed points being issued . Points are typically applied after driving offenses are committed, and cancelled a defined time, typically a few years, afterwards, or after other conditions are met; if the total exceeds a specified limit the offender may be disqualified from driving for a time, or the driving license may be revoked . Fines and other penalties may be applied additionally, either for an offense or after a certain number of points have been accumulated . </P> <P> The primary purpose of such point systems is to identify, deter, and penalize repeat offenders of traffic laws, while streamlining the legal process . Germany introduced a demerit point system, in 1974, and one was introduced in New York at about that time . </P>

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