What is the Government doing to stop people throwing fireworks in the street?
This is already an offence under section 80 of the Explosives Act 1875 which prohibits the throwing or setting off of fireworks in any highway, street, thoroughfare or public place. The power to enforce this section of the Act rests with the police. Anyone found guilty is liable to a fine of up to 5000. In addition, on-the-spot fines (fixed penalty notices) can be given for throwing fireworks in 4 areas piloting the use of these fines for a range of offences.
