Fireworks

Celebrate safely

• fireworks can hurt and frighten people and animals – always follow the firework code
• always supervise children around fireworks and never give sparklers to a child under five

Know the law

It's an offence to:

• sell fireworks to anyone under 18
• have fireworks in a public place if you are under 18
• have fireworks meant for a professional display
• let off fireworks after 11pm and before 7am, except on
  • Bonfire Night (allowed up to midnight)
  • New Year’s Eve, Diwali and the Chinese New Year (allowed up to 1am)

You can be fined an unlimited amount and imprisoned for up to six-months for selling or using fireworks illegally. You could also get an on-the-spot fine of £90.