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West Windsor Police Department, NJ
Thursday July 2nd, 2026 :: 06:00 a.m. EDT

Advisory

COMMUNITY ALERT: New Jersey Fireworks Regulations and Safety Protocol

Planning to light up the night? ?
Before you celebrate, make sure you know what's legal in New Jersey! Check out our handy infographic to see which fireworks get the green light and which ones are strictly prohibited. ?

LEGAL (Age 16+): Ground-based sparklers (up to 500 grams), fountains, smoke devices, and novelties like snappers and party poppers

? ILLEGAL: Anything that explodes or flies! This includes firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, and all aerials⚠️

SAFETY FIRST: Even legal fireworks pose a risk—hand-held sparklers can reach temperatures of up to 2,000°F! Always use them under direct adult supervision, keep them out of reach of children.

.#NJFireworks #SafeSummer #NewJersey #FireworksSafety #KnowTheLaw #CommunitySafety

Address/Location
West Windsor Police Department, NJ
271 Clarksville Rd
West Windsor Township, NJ 08550

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Non-emergencies: 609-799-1222

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