How many penalty points common driving offences carry and why they could lead to a ban PENALTY points can lead to driving bans for motorists and act as a secondary deterrent to motorists in addition to a fine to stop them from breaking road rules and laws. Here is how many penalty points some of the most common driving offences carry. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Defrosting car windscreen top tips to avoid £60 fine as Britain braced for snowNissan Xmotion concept car unveiled in Detroit with seven new touchscreen displaysMost popular car colour choice revealed: What does your car colour say about you?UK speeding hotspots REVEALED - Here’s where you are most likely to be caught and fined Number plate weather WARNING - Check it now as you could be risking £1,000 fineHyundai Veloster 2019 DEBUTS - Redesigned car debuts but still keeps this bizarre feature