diff --git a/scripts/pr_compliance.py b/scripts/pr_compliance.py
index 5946a355872e5..af7d9454f70f7 100644
--- a/scripts/pr_compliance.py
+++ b/scripts/pr_compliance.py
@@ -396,7 +396,7 @@ def make_default_validator(body, debug=False):
         "### Impact",
         {"_Describe any public API or user-facing feature change or any performance impact._"})
     risklevel = RiskLevelData("RISKLEVEL",
-        "### Risk level ",
+        "### Risk level",
         {"_If medium or high, explain what verification was done to mitigate the risks._"})
     checklist = ParseSectionData("CHECKLIST",
         "### Contributor's checklist",