Fireworks: The Law

Hello All

Calls for service have increased due to the time of year, that are being set off in public places, such as Black Rocks in Cromford. As much as they are widely used to mark celebrations or traditional events and add excitement to them - on occasions fireworks can also frighten/disturb, cause annoyance and damage,  to people, animals and the environment.

The law says you must not set off or throw fireworks (including sparklers) in the street or other public places. - You can be fined an unlimited amount and imprisoned for up to 6 months for selling or using fireworks illegally. You could also get an on-the-spot fine of £90.

To avoid noise problems with fireworks we recommend and consider that you:

🎆 Tell your neighbours about the display.
🎆 Use appropriate fireworks - try to avoid the really noisy ones.
🎆 Make sure pets and other animals are safely away.
🎆 Consider the timing of the display (it’s against the law for anyone to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on certain occasions - Bonfire Night, cut off is midnight, New Year's Eve and Chinese New Year, cut off is 1am).
🎆 Avoid letting off fireworks in unsuitable weather such as when it is still or misty.
🎆 Locate the fireworks away from buildings/other areas that could reflect noise.

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Thanks, PCSO Kirsty Hunt