The City of Dearborn, Michigan, reports it issued 48 arrests and 310 citations during its “zero tolerance” enforcement of fireworks rules during the Fourth of July weekend.
More than 50 law enforcement officers were on duty each night between July 3 and July 5, with the intention to enforce restrictions that “ensure a safe and legal holiday,” they said. Those involved include full-time officers, reserve officers, interns and support staff.
While there is a July 4th holiday exemption in Michigan that allows fireworks during certain hours from June 29 to July 5, there are still rules to follow during that time frame. Those rules include:
- No fireworks on public property such as city parks or sidewalks.
- Anyone setting off fireworks must be age 18 or older.
- Any fireworks debris has to land on private property, not on someone else’s yard or home.
A series of announcements and videos on social media helped get the department’s messages out…