Brampton Fines Thousands of Dollars on NYE Fireworks

On New Year’s Eve, Brampton’s bylaw officers issued thousands of dollars in tickets.

Back in November, the city made changes to the fireworks bylaw, which implemented a ban on use, sale, and purchase of fireworks or explosives within the limits of Brampton. This action was taken after the city received a record number of complaints regarding personal use of fireworks during Diwali.

City’s spokesperson informed that there were about 25 calls regarding firework complaints, which is a slight drop from last year with 28 calls.

As per the new by-law, using fireworks can lead up to a minimum fine of $500 and out of the 25 complaints received, five were issued tickets.  

Brampton’s newly elected councilor for ward 3&4, Dennis Keenan put forth the motion of banning fireworks, which was seconded by Councillor Gurpartap Singh Toor. The motion was then passed unanimously by the council.

Prabhnoor Kaur