What penalties can players receive in canasta?

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In the card game canasta, players may incur specific penalties for violating the rules of play. These penalties are subtracted from the partnership's score and include the following:

500 points: For each red 3 held in a player's hand at the end of the game.1
100 points: For attempting to "go out" without first asking for a partner's permission.1
100 points: For failing to go out after having received permission from a partner to do so.1
50 points: For taking the upcard from the discard pile when unable to use it legally.1

These penalties are applied to the partnership's total score before the adjusted figures are carried forward to the next deal.1