Submitted on Friday 6th November 2020
Rejected on Monday 9th November 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make all fireworks silent.
Legislate to make all fireworks silent. Fireworks don't need to make loud noises to be enjoyed. The natural "whoosh" of a rocket or Catherine Wheel is fine, but remove the artificial pop, bang, explosion from all fireworks sold in the UK.
Many of the problems with fireworks would be solved if they were silent. This petition recognises the tradition of fireworks (eg Bonfire Night, weddings, Diwali), but seeks to minimize the impact on wildlife, farm animals, domestic pets, horses, and late night disturbance.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549758
While some fireworks are marketed as silent, these still make some noise. If you would like the Government to reduce the decibel limit to a specific level, you could start a new petition requesting this.
We have also published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/319891
Ban the use of all fireworks in order to reduce air and noise pollution: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/334448
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