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fireworks don't fly
But here are some tips for getting your fireworks home safely in your personal vehicle.
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Fireworks present a number of hazards, including explosivity and flammability, and are not accepted as either checked or carry-on baggage on commercial airliners.
If you're transporting fireworks for your own use in your own vehicle, remember these tips:
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Never attempt to light a firework or fuse while within your vehicle, either as a driver or a passenger.
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Never smoke while handling fireworks - including loading them into or unloading them from your vehicle.
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Transport fireworks in a sparkproof container, such as a cardboard box. Fireworks assortments are usually packaged in materials that are sparkproof.
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Transport fireworks in the trunk of your vehicle, not the passenger compartment.
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If you drive a van, or other vehicle without a trunk, keep fireworks out of direct sunlight.
 


























 
     
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