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Newfoundland man finds out he faces $15,000 in fines during traffic stop

Police in Newfoundland had to inform a man he had over $15,000 in fines on Thursday night.
Police in Newfoundland had to inform a man he had over $15,000 in fines on Thursday night. File / Global News

One Newfoundland driver’s past caught up with him on Thursday and it’s going to hit his wallet.

According to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, the man owes $15,456 in outstanding fines.

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The 28-year-old man was stopped by police in St. John’s when they found he had a number of outstanding fines.

He was charged under the Highway Traffic Act for failing to transfer ownership, having a valid driver’s licence and operating without a valid insurance policy.

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