Fireworks Time Limit as UK Households Face Fine and 6 Months Prison
UK households are being warned to remember, remember a fireworks ‘time limit’ relating to Bonfire Night.
TL;DR
- UK households face fines and potential imprisonment for violating fireworks time limits.
- On November 5 (Bonfire Night), fireworks are permitted from 7 am to midnight.
- On all other dates, fireworks are allowed only between 7 am and 11 pm.
- Using fireworks outside these hours or in public spaces is illegal.
- Different categories of fireworks have specific age restrictions for purchase and use.
- Only licensed professionals can use category 4 fireworks.
- Throwing or setting off fireworks in public spaces, including streets, is prohibited.