Finishing time for fireworks Act 2003
Note: This came into force on 1 January 2005 - the benefits of this measure will therefore be felt particularly during the 2005 fireworks season onwards. The creation of a curfew on the use of adult fireworks - between 11pm and 7am (in line with the Noise Act 1996), with the exception of the following nights where the curfew will begin at different times:- November 5th - 12 midnight;- New Years Eve - lam;- Chinese New Year - lam;- Diwali night - lam.The imposition of a maximum decibel limit, 120 decibels - on all category 3 fireworks.Requiring suppliers of fireworks to display a sign informing customers that:- It is illegal to supply adult fireworks and sparklers to anyone under the age of 18- It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to possess adult fireworks in a public place.Do you notice that the ethnic celebrations can finish at 1am, but the host country celebration must cease at 12 midnight..........yeah! sounds fair to me. Anyone have an explanation for the disparity in times, I thought the government were always reminding us that they are for equality under the law!
Andrew Michael John Atkinson ● 6540d3 Comments