You could get instant £90 fine for little-known firework mistake this Diwali
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Diwali is in full swing and millions of Brits are celebrating with fireworks.
The five-day celebration, also known as Deepavali or the Indian festival of light, symbolises goodness triumphing over evil. It’s typically marked by Hindus but has also been adopted by others.
Every year, the festivity tends to take place in November. It is based on the Hindu lunar calendar, Tithi, which looks at the moon’s rotation around Earth.
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Diwali falls on Sunday, November 12, in 2023. But celebrations will take place between Friday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 14.
So if you’re planning on taking part with a fireworks display, listen up. Here are the rules you need to follow in the UK to avoid be lumbered with a hefty fine, which would really take the shine off the evening!
According to the gov.uk website, you must be over the age of 18 to buy "adult fireworks", which tend to be everything but party poppers.
You must also never set off fireworks in the middle of the night. Rules state it should be quiet between 11pm and 7am.
There are some exceptions like Bonfire Night, where you can light fireworks until midnight. And on New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, displays are allowed until 1am.
When it comes to private use, you can only buy fireworks (including sparklers) from registered sellers on the following dates.
- October 15-November 10.
- December 26-31.
- Three days before Diwali and Chinese New Year
When it comes to other times of year, stick to licensed shops only.
Failing to abide by the guidelines could see you slapped with an on-the-spot fine of £90. As well as this, you can be fined an unlimited amount and imprisoned for up to six months for selling or using fireworks illegally.
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