![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/you-could-be-fined-5000-or-face-prison-for-letting-fireworks-off-at-the-wrong-time/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/u5a7702-3-JS769053173.jpg&description=BONFIRE night is days away and many of us will be setting off fireworks at home - but light them at the wrong time and you could be faced with a £5,000 fine or jail. It's vital that you're aware of the rules if you want to set off fireworks on your property. The absolute cut-off time to set off fireworks is midnight on Bonfire Night You can only buy "adult" fireworks if you're over 18, and they can only be bought from registered sellers on selected dates. Fireworks are assigned different categories depending on their intended purpose, ranging from category F1 to F4 - you can usually find these categories printed on the packaging. F1 fireworks are considered indoor fireworks and can be bought by anyone over the age of 16 - this includes sparklers and party poppers. Fireworks in the F2 and F3 categories are intended for garden and display use respectively, and can only be bought by people over 18. F4 fireworks are professional fireworks that can only be used by specialist companies. When can I buy fireworks? Registered sellers - such as supermarkets - can sell fireworks between October 15 and November 10, and again between December 26 and December 31. They can also sell fireworks up to three days before Diwali and Chinese New Year. Since the dates for the festivals of Diwali and Chinese New Year vary each year, the dates that fireworks can be sold adjust to suit this. Outside these dates, you can only buy fireworks from specialist firework shops. What time can I set off fireworks? On Bonfire Night, November 5, you can set off fireworks until midnight. And, on New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year fireworks are allowed up until 1am. Outside of these dates, you cannot set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am. You can be fined up to £5,000 and imprisoned for up to six months for selling or using fireworks illegally. You could also get an on-the-spot fine of £90 if you're caught setting off fireworks at the wrong time. Where can I use fireworks? It is illegal to set o){kind=link}
BONFIRE night is days away and many of us will be setting off fireworks at home – but light them at the wrong time and you could be faced with a £5,000 fine or jail.
It’s vital that you’re aware of the rules if you want to set off fireworks on your property.
You can only buy “adult” fireworks if you’re over 18, and they can only be bought from registered sellers on selected dates.
Fireworks are assigned different categories depending on their intended purpose, ranging from category F1 to F4 – you can usually find these categories printed on the packaging.
F1 fireworks are considered indoor fireworks and can be bought by anyone over the age of 16 – this includes sparklers and party poppers.