December 31 08:29, Other, Västra Götaland County

You must be 18 years old to buy, possess and use fireworks. Fireworks found by the police among people under 18 years old are seized and destroyed. Respect the age limit. As an adult, you are responsible for the goods you buy and are intended to be used. If you give them to a minor, you risk their health and commit a crime. The police receive many calls in this context about young people. We urge parents to talk to their children about what applies and what consequences it may have.

We also want to emphasize that you should be sober when handling fireworks. If intoxicated people are found with fireworks, the fireworks may be confiscated.

Many municipalities have local regulations regarding when and where fireworks can be fired. Special regulations may apply for New Year's Eve. Different municipalities may have different rules for where you can fire fireworks. The responsibility to find out what applies lies with the person who wants to use fireworks. That is why it is important that you check with your municipality about what applies where you want to be.

The police region West wishes everyone a good end and a good new year.