Fireworks Ban In Effect For New Year's Eve

DALLAS, TX -- The Dallas Police and Fire Departments will begin patrolling the city Saturday to step up enforcement of its fireworks ban. The areas that will be patrolled by teams are Central, Southeast, Southwest, and South Central to monitor the possession and use of fireworks, DPD said in a news release.

Each of the four teams will include one Dallas Fire Rescue fire inspector and one police officer.
"DPD and DFR want to remind City of Dallas residents that while fireworks can be fun to watch, they are illegal in the City of Dallas. DPD and DFR is offering this PSA with more information on fireworks and gun safety over the New Year holiday," DPD added.

MORE INFORMATION:

• It is illegal to discharge a firearm in the City of Dallas limits.
  • The penalty includes a year in jail and up to a $4000 fine.
  • Discharging a firearm could also result in a deadly conduct charge which carries a penalty of two to ten years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

• Fireworks in the City of Dallas are illegal year-round.
  • The penalty includes a citation and a fine of up to $2000 and confiscation of the fireworks

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