Lex_GTS Posted 8 April 2013 Report Posted 8 April 2013 Flares are classed as explosives and as such carry a UN number and are hazardous so shouldn't be sent through regular post. Again, as they're explosives it'll just take one copper to be picky and you're done for handling explosives, which will put a marker on your car meaning you'll get pulled over a lot... With that being said ive got two in my boot and have had them there for months There is no way in hell it'll ignite without you wanting it to, it's like a grenade just randomly going off. It doesn't happen. Having said all that if you don't want em, post it to me Edit: And be sensible and other responsible moderatory stuff
Guest MR JDM Posted 8 April 2013 Report Posted 8 April 2013 Edit: And be sensible and other responsible moderatory stuff That last part creased me up for some reason
Monkey_matt Posted 8 April 2013 Report Posted 8 April 2013 (edited) Found something of interest regarding the legality of flares, as I know that most boat owners carry them, so did a bit of research and found this 'There are no legal issues with the carriage of flares under the requirements of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods, etc. Act, 2009 provided the total weight of the flares is below five kilograms. This means that they can be carried on any UK road and you won't need to carry a warning triangle.' Looks like its fully legal to carry a hand flare in the car, as long as its properly secured and proper precautions are taken so that it doesn't go off by accident. They are classed as fireworks. Flare Guns however are a different matter though and seem to require a firearms license Edited 8 April 2013 by Monkey_matt
Monkey_matt Posted 9 April 2013 Report Posted 9 April 2013 Does the same apply to a dozen?... according to the rules, as long as it weighs under 5kg in total!
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