🎆WATCH THEM. DON'T CARRY THEM! 🎆

Stay Safe and Enjoy Fireworks Night!

Bonfire Night is a time to enjoy fireworks safely with friends and family, but carrying fireworks in public can put you and others at risk.

It is important to stay safe and follow the law….

🎆 You must be 18 or older to buy or carry fireworks

🎆 It is illegal to set off fireworks or sparklers in the street or other public places

🎆 You can only set off fireworks between 7am and 11pm, except:

Bonfire Night (5 November): until midnight

New Year’s Eve, Diwali, and Chinese New Year: until 1am

only professionals with a licence can use display fireworks (Category 4)

If you break these rules, you could face:

a fine of up to £90 on the spot

an unlimited fine

up to six months in prison

always follow the Firework Code

keep fireworks away from people, pets, and buildings

never give sparklers to children under 5—they burn very hot

always supervise children around fireworks

You can only buy fireworks from registered sellers during:

15 October to 10 November

26 to 31 December

three days before Diwali and Chinese New Year

Outside of these dates, you must buy from a licensed shop.

call 999 in an emergency.

for non-urgent issues, report online at www.kent.police.uk

Let’s celebrate safely and respectfully so everyone can enjoy Fireworks Night.

Carry memories, not fireworks - Keep Bonfire Night safe for everyone. 🚓🎆🔥

Message Sent By
Chloe Young
(Kent Police, Police Constable, Medway Neighbourhood Policing Team)