News in Brief -- FAA to passengers: Leave firecrackers at home

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 20:00 StudyHall.Rocks

File this under the category of duh, ya don't say: The Federal Aviation Administration reminds passengers that fireworks are not permitted in either carry-on or checked baggage.

     Keep in mind that if the FAA is warning people not to bring fireworks, it must have happened already. So as the July Fourth weekend rolls around, remember that fireworks are hazardous.
     "Friction can cause fireworks to ignite during flight, posing a safety risk to passengers and the airline crew," an FAA press release said. "Because of this danger, domestic and international regulations prohibit passengers from carrying fireworks and firework novelty items in their checked baggage, carry-on baggage or on their persons. The FAA will issue stiff fines for anyone who breaks the rules."
      Breaking the rules is an expensive proposition:

Civil penalties run up to $75,000 per violation and higher -- $175,000 per violation -- in cases that involve death, serious illness, severe injury or substantial destruction of property.
Criminal convictions resulting from hazardous materials violations can result in fines and up to five years in prison.
Passengers carrying fireworks may be subject to as many as 10 years in prison if they release a hazardous material that results in death or bodily injury.

For more information on fireworks and other prohibited items, visit the FAA’s website.

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