Brits have been warned to set off fireworks within a certain time frame to avoid breaking the law.
As Bonfire Night approaches, dozens of people are planning to celebrate with firework displays at home. However, even though they are available to purchase in-store, there are still restrictions which shoppers must follow.
Fireworks laws are in place to protect members of the public from harm, distress and noise irritation during and after the major event. On a normal day, fireworks cannot be launched between 11pm and 7am, except for on special occasions. For example, on Bonfire Night, it's legal to set off fireworks from 7am until midnight.
The tradition of Bonfire Night dates back to 1605 when Guy Fawkes' plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament, known as the Gunpowder Plot, was foiled. Since then, people have created elaborate displays. The rules around fireworks vary slightly for other special occasions like New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, when fireworks can be set off between 7am and 1am.
According to the law, you must be at least 18 to buy fireworks and it's illegal to set off or throw fireworks in the street or other public places. Below we have listed all the guidelines that need to be followed on the big day.
When can fireworks be purchased?
Fireworks and sparklers for private use can only be bought during these periods:
Buying fireworks or sparklers outside of these times is illegal unless purchased from licensed shops. The government has issued a warning that selling or using fireworks illegally could result in an unlimited fine and imprisonment for up to six months.
Read HERE
As Bonfire Night approaches, dozens of people are planning to celebrate with firework displays at home. However, even though they are available to purchase in-store, there are still restrictions which shoppers must follow.
Fireworks laws are in place to protect members of the public from harm, distress and noise irritation during and after the major event. On a normal day, fireworks cannot be launched between 11pm and 7am, except for on special occasions. For example, on Bonfire Night, it's legal to set off fireworks from 7am until midnight.
The tradition of Bonfire Night dates back to 1605 when Guy Fawkes' plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament, known as the Gunpowder Plot, was foiled. Since then, people have created elaborate displays. The rules around fireworks vary slightly for other special occasions like New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, when fireworks can be set off between 7am and 1am.
According to the law, you must be at least 18 to buy fireworks and it's illegal to set off or throw fireworks in the street or other public places. Below we have listed all the guidelines that need to be followed on the big day.
When can fireworks be purchased?
Fireworks and sparklers for private use can only be bought during these periods:
- October 15 - November 10.
- December 26 - December 31.
- Three days before Diwali and Chinese New Year.
Buying fireworks or sparklers outside of these times is illegal unless purchased from licensed shops. The government has issued a warning that selling or using fireworks illegally could result in an unlimited fine and imprisonment for up to six months.
Read HERE
