Suspended driver owing more than $10K in fines has vehicle seized
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary were busy dealing with traffic violations overnight on the Northeast Avalon.
A man owing more than $10,000 in outstanding fines had his vehicle impounded Friday night.
RNC officers pulled over the 51-year-old in the west end of St. John's at 10:15 p.m.
Police said the driver was charged with operating a vehicle with a suspended licence and failing to transfer ownership under the Highway Traffic Act.
The man was released to appear in provincial court at a later date.
Impaired driver charged
Meanwhile, police received a tip from the public Friday night regarding a possible impaired driver in the east end of St. John's.
A patrol officer was in the area and stopped the driver around 9:30 p.m.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man for impaired driving and for driving over the legal limit of alcohol.
He was also issued a driving suspension.
The man is scheduled to appear in provincial court at a later time.
Police seize woman's vehicle
Also on Friday night, the RNC conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the east end of St. John's.
Police said the 23-year-old female driver was issued a number of summary offence tickets, including operating without valid insurance and failing to transfer ownership of a vehicle.
The RNC impounded her vehicle.
