With all the talk about which area community will be allowing the use of first and second-class consumer fireworks within their city limits and where fireworks can be purchased, there has been little discussion on how to handle them. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has made some suggestions on how to get your fireworks purchases from the point of sale to the point of use safely. These are mostly common-sense guidelines, but bear repeating. Do not smoke in any vehicle that is transporting fireworks. Place the fireworks in the trunk or rear-most compartment of the vehicle and never shoot off fireworks from within the vehicle. Following these simple suggestions can help ensure that everyone has a safe and fun-filled holiday season.
