People in Scotland have been issued a warning by emergency services ahead of Bonfire Night.
This comes as the rules regarding the sale of fireworks have tightened in Scotland. From October 10, it has been an criminal offence for anyone to supply fireworks or other pyrotechnics to a child or person under the age of 18, under the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act.
As well as that, attacks on emergency services workers using fireworks or pyrotechnics will become 'aggravating factors' that can be taken into account when sentencing offenders.
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Anyone in breach of the Act will be subject to a fine of £5,000, a six-month prison term, or both.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service took to Twitter to share the laws and added: "It’s safer to attend an organised event this Bonfire Night if you can.
"Think of others if you’re hosting your own celebrations and always follow the Fireworks Code."
As explained by the Fire and Rescue Service, the public should be aware of the following rules.
Since 2021, it has been illegal for the general public to use fireworks before 6pm or after 11pm (this extends to midnight on November 5 November and 1am on Hogmanay, Chinese New Year and Diwali).
It is illegal for adults to buy or supply fireworks to anyone under the age of 18 - with the exception of F1 fireworks. F1 fireworks include party poppers, novelty crackers and certain sparklers. The category of firework will be displayed on the packaging.
If you are unable to attend an organised display, the Fire and Rescue service are encouraging people to consider the impact of fireworks on people and animals. It is often children rather than adults who are injured by fireworks.
The noise and lights that fireworks emit can also be overwhelming for people with a sensory impairment and those with neurological differences such as autism whilst animals can also find fireworks particularly distressing.
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