Fuel and firework restrictions in Val-d’Oise

In the Val-d’Oise department, two prefectural decrees have been issued to temporarily regulate the sale of fuel in containers and certain categories of fireworks. The restrictions apply until Monday, November 2 at 8 a.m. and were signed on October 14. These measures are part of preventive actions surrounding Halloween.

Restrictions apply across the department

Since Wednesday, October 28 at noon, the sale of certain fuels in transportable containers and the circulation of several categories of fireworks are restricted in the communes of Val-d’Oise. The decrees apply departmentally, affecting communes such as Pontoise and Cergy in the same way as other areas.

Limits on fuel sales and transport

Decree No. 2026-1428 prohibits the retail sale of domestic fuels and petroleum products in transportable containers, as well as their transport by individuals. Flammable gas is among the products mentioned. Cans and jerricans used to carry fuel are included in the scope of the measure. Exceptions are provided for agricultural operators in activity for their needs related to autumn work and for emergencies, which require authorization by police or gendarmerie services.

Fireworks restrictions target specific categories

Decree No. 2026-1429 targets entertainment fireworks in categories F2 to F4 and pyrotechnic articles in categories T2 and P2. Their transfer, whether paid or free, is prohibited during the specified period. The carrying and transport of these products by individuals are also prohibited. This regulation concerns both a purchase and a gift of products falling within the listed categories. Individuals qualified as having a professional use benefit from the exceptions provided by the text.

Restrictions end on Monday, November 2

The end date for the restrictions is set for Monday, November 2 at 8 a.m. Residents of Pontoise, Cergy, and other communes in the department must refer to decrees No. 2026-1428 and No. 2026-1429 to know the conditions applicable to their purchases and transports. Local authorities have also received recommendations for securing buildings, construction sites, and waste facilities for the Halloween period.