{"id":244168,"date":"2023-11-04T04:49:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T04:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=244168"},"modified":"2023-11-04T04:49:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T04:49:03","slug":"drivers-set-to-be-hit-with-300-fine-for-breaking-little-known-firework-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/drivers-set-to-be-hit-with-300-fine-for-breaking-little-known-firework-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers set to be hit with \u00a3300 fine for breaking little-known firework rule"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Britons are at risk of being caught out and fined due to a little-known driving law this weekend, according to experts.<\/p>\n

The excitement of Bonfire Night might go out with a bang if road users breach a vital firework law not known to many.<\/p>\n

Specialists at CarMats.co.uk have reminded motorists that it is against the law to transport more than 50kg of fireworks.<\/p>\n

Those caught out with more than the allowance will be issued heavy fines and penalty points in a major blow.<\/p>\n

It means those organising garden fireworks parties must be absolutely sure that they are under the limit before setting off.<\/p>\n

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Ash Young, Founder of CarMats.co.uk explained: \u201cIf you are caught transporting fireworks in excess of 50kg, this could lead to a hefty \u00a3300 fine and six penalty points on your licence.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s against the law for people in the UK to transport more than 50kg of fireworks unless they hold a valid licence to do so.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s also important to check with your provider that your car insurance isn\u2019t invalidated if you travel with fireworks in your car\u201d.<\/p>\n

CarMats.co.uk have also urged those travelling with pyrotechnics to store them in a spark-resistant box.<\/p>\n

Some pre-packed garden fireworks purchased at supermarkets will come in these but taking out loose fireworks could put motorists at risk.<\/p>\n

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