Fireworks and the Law
Fireworks
How the Laws effect You
- It is an offence for anyone under 18 to possess fireworks in a public place.
- It is an offence to use fireworks between 11.00pm and 7.00am.
There are, however, extensions for the following celebrations:
- 5th November - to 12.00 midnight
- Diwali - to 1.00am
- New Year - to 1.00am on 1st January
- Chinese New Year - to 1.00am on the following day
This curfew applies to all places, including gardens and private land.
These requirements arise from the Firework Regulations 2004 and are enforced by the Police.
There is a penalty of up to £5000 or 6 months in prison. On the spot fines can also be issued for breach of the regulations.
It remains an offence for anyone under 18 to purchase fireworks.
Tameside MBC, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service are working together to prevent injury and distress from the misuse of fireworks.
We encourage you to use fireworks safely and with consideration to others in accordance with the law so that the festivities can be enjoyed by everyone. We recommend, in the interests of health and safety that you consider attending an organised public event.
Sales of fireworks are only permitted for Registered Sellers (the majority) at the following times : 15th October - 10th November, 26th December - 31st December, 3 days before and on Diwali and Chinese New Year.
Some retailers hold a Firework Licence and therefore may sell fireworks all year.
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