Can I fly the St George's flag?

It's not illegal to fly the flag of St George. As long as the person flying the flag has permission from the owner of the site, the flag is safe and doesn't cause danger by obscuring things like official road signs, the St George's cross can be flown.
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When can you fly to St George's flag?

Flags are normally flown from sunrise to sunset but they may also be flown at night, when they should be illuminated. No permission is needed to fly the national flags and they are excluded from most planning and advertising regulations (but flagpoles may not be).
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Can you fly the English flag in England?

Any country's national flag is allowed, as well as those of the Commonwealth, the European Union or the United Nations. And the same is true for any flag representing a county, city, district or parish within the UK, so you're more than welcome to fly the black and yellow Norfolk colours along with the England flag.
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Is it illegal to fly an England flag?

Is it illegal to fly England flag? In short, no. The recent changes allow a wider range of flags. You do need consent for any country's national flag, civil ensign or civil air ensign.
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Can I fly an England flag on my house?

It must be flown in a safe condition and not cause any danger (e.g. obscuring official road traffic signs). As a flag flier you would need the permission of the site owner to display any flags (e.g. public houses). Property owners have the right to disallow flags in their buildings or on any vehicles that they own.
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Can I fly any flag I want?

What are the rules for flying a foreign flag on its own in the USA? You are absolutely allowed to do this as well. You don't have to fly the U.S. flag if you want to fly your own country's flag. There are no specific rules in the Flag Code for flying your own country's flag!
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Is it illegal to fly a pirate flag UK?

The Royal Mail had previously banned its 125,000 posties from displaying England flags - but it is not against the law to fly them in the UK.
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Can I put England flag on my car?

Come on England!

Firstly, the flag must not be positioned anywhere on your vehicle that could obstruct the drivers field of vision or any other driver's vision on the road. Secondly, it must be secured correctly so that it won't come off and cause damage or injury, otherwise it could be classed as an insecure load.
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Can I fly a flag in my garden UK?

No consent required

A house flag can display the name, emblem, device or trademark of the building occupant. It can also refer to a specific event of limited duration that is taking place in the building from which the flag is flown.
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What kind of flag can I fly outside my house?

Only military pennants and the U.S. flag are exempt. Flag restrictions for private homes can be as varied as U.S. housing stock. Some stipulate the size of permissible flags; others allow holiday signs and sports banners, but little else. Dig deeper into the moment.
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Do you need planning permission to fly a flag?

Generally planning permission will be required if you intend to fly flags used for advertising. Portable flagpoles are an alternative solution as they do not require planning permission. A preferred option for new and used car dealerships.
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Is flying a foreign flag legal?

The Flag Code requires that the US flag be flown on federal institutions, including public schools. It does not require you to fly the US flag and it does not forbid you from displaying a foreign flag.
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Can you put England flags up?

No permission is needed to fly the national flags and they are excluded from most planning and advertising regulations - but flagpoles may not be.
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Can churches fly the Union Flag?

What is the appropriate flag to fly from a church? There are no legal restrictions on the flags that may be flown from a church, but there are some customs that should be followed. In general, any appropriate flag may be flown, subject to diocesan guidance, and the wishes of the incumbent and PCC.
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Can anyone fly a Union Jack?

Any individual can fly the Union Flag at any time. The Union Flag may be flown on UK Government buildings all year round. Those wishing to fly the Union Flag on the designated fixed flag flying days should only fly it from 8am until sunset.
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Is it illegal to fly the Union Jack upside down?

Note: The Union Flag has a correct way up, it is not reversible, and it is considered improper to fly the British flag upside down. The only correct way to fly the Union Jack flag is when the half nearest to flagpole displays the wider diagonal white stripe above the red diagonal stripe.
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What does St George's flag represent?

The St. George's flag, a red cross on a white field, was adopted by England and the City of London in 1190 for their ships entering the Mediterranean to benefit from the protection of the Genoese fleet. The English Monarch paid an annual tribute to the Doge of Genoa for this privilege.
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Why is Wales not on the Union Jack?

The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag. This is because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, the Principality of Wales by that time was already united with England and was no longer a separate principality. The Union Flag was originally a Royal flag.
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Is it illegal to fly the Royal Standard?

She wrote: "Your story back in August about the Tea Cosy in Brighton and their etiquette was so nice to read. "However they are flying the Royal Standard. This is illegal and is only allowed if the Queen is in residence.
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Why is there no England flags on cars?

In addition, Regulation 53 of the same regulation states: “No mascot, emblem or other ornamental object shall be carried by a motor vehicle in any position where it is likely to strike any person with whom the vehicle may collide.” Breaking these rules could see drivers handed a £1,000 fine, WalesOnline reports.
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Can you get fined for putting flags on your car?

There is no specific law against flying a flag from your vehicle. However, as many outlets note, you can risk a fine for flying them. The majority of stories come from the same source, a speculative marketing email from automotive firm Select Car Leasing, and focus on similar advice.
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Why do I need a UK sticker for my car?

From 28 September 2021, you must identify that your vehicle is from the UK when driving abroad. If your number plate includes the UK identifier with the Union flag (also known as the Union Jack), you do not need a UK sticker to drive in France.
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Can I fly a Jolly Roger UK?

New member. The UK is tolerant of flags, burgees, dustbin liners as telltails, etc .... but anywhere over the waters (except Ireland) are still locked into the 15th Century. IE: Don't fly the skull and crossbones anywhere.
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Can I fly the white Ensign in my garden?

The White Ensign is for the exclusive use of the Royal Navy, and for private citizens to fly it on land is inappropriate, and on sea definitely illegal.
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Can the Union Jack touch the ground?

All the movements should be slow and graceful and care should be taken that the flag does not touch the ground. After the person taking the salute has been passed the flag should be raised to its original position.
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