Before the New Year, many people have loaded up with sparklers and fireworks. However, there are a number of rules to adhere to when it comes to New Year’s festivities. Swedish police testify to many New Year’s celebrations that have had accidents where different types of pyrotechnic objects have been involved.
– Last year we had both colleagues and New Year’s celebrants who suffered injuries when fireworks were handled incorrectly and in the wrong places, says Robin Lindbergoperations manager for New Year’s Eve at the police in Östersund, in a press release from the police.
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When are fireworks allowed?
In many cases, permission from the police is first and foremost required before you can start setting off fireworks. If the fireworks are to be set off in a place where there is a risk of harm to people, animals or property, permission from the police is required.
However, this permit is not always necessary in some municipalities during New Year’s Eve. Many have regulations where fireworks can be set off without a permit within a certain time frame. For example in Eskilstuna municipality, this window is between 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 12:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day, and in Malmö is between New Year’s Eve at 18.00 and New Year’s Day at 02.00.
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Can you set off fireworks on your own property?
The same rules also apply if you plan to set off fireworks on your own property. If the plot is located in a built-up area, permission from the police is required first.
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Then it is illegal to shoot fireworks – can result in a fine
There is an age limit of 18 to buy, possess and use fireworks. Anyone who sets off fireworks and is under the age of 18 or who does not have a permit risks a fine.
Fireworks whose main effect is to emit a bang are often completely prohibited, according to the police. To sell or use these, a special permit is required. The same applies to rockets with joysticks, which require training to be handled, the police write on theirs homepage.
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Source: nyheter24.se
