Information regarding Fireworks
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Information regarding Fireworks |
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Good evening,
As we approach Halloween and Bonfire Night, the use of fireworks in public spaces becomes more common. We also see an increase in firework-related incidents such as personal injury and damage to property. For your information and the wider safety of the public, please see the below information regarding the laws around the possession and appropriate use of fireworks. The key point is, unless part of an organised event, fireworks should not be set off on the street or in a public place.
Who can buy/use fireworks? According to The Fireworks Regulations 2004 and The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015:
It is an offence to throw or set off any firework (including sparklers and category 1 fireworks) in or into any highway, street, thoroughfare or public space
Categories of fireworks: category four: Professional display fireworks available from specialist suppliers
Dates and times: Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm. Exceptions are:
What to do? If a local retailer is selling adult fireworks to people under 18, please report it to your local Trading Standards. If children are setting off fireworks in your area, our first advice is to ask them politely to stop. It’s possible they’re unaware that they are breaking the law. If you know their parents, perhaps ask them to intervene. If you’re having an ongoing problem with people setting off fireworks, please report antisocial behaviour to us.
Please enjoy the festivities over the coming weeks.
Yours, Ponders End SNT | ||
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