What is the law on fireworks?
There are no current legal restrictions on when you are allowed to buy fireworks. However there is a code of practice that states: ‘Fireworks should only to be sold between 15th October and 10th November, and for a similar period around New Year.’ It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under the age of 18. This comes under the Fireworks Safety Regulation 1997. It is an offence to keep fireworks (apart from those for private use) on premises that have not been registered. If fireworks are been used for private use, the individual can keep them for up to 14 days as long as they are in a safe place. Throwing or setting off fireworks in the street is an offence. If caught, a fixed penalty of £80 will be issued. Police can now enforce a fixed penalty notice to anyone under 18 carrying a firework and for breach of the 11pm curfew on letting off fireworks. Fireworks are not permitted to be set off between 11pm and 7am. There are however extensions for the following festivals: • Until 1.00a
