[arista]

In parts of England some councils are saving Big Money
and cutting their Carbon footprint.

In Somerset they Turn off Street Lights after Midnight.
(Ref: BBC1 this morning)


I think alll Councils that can do this - should.




Life In The City.

[Locke.]

You are right arista, this is great news........ if you are planning on attacking someone at night

[Novo]

Youtube video

[arista]

Originally Posted by Locke.

You are right arista, this is great news........ if you are planning on attacking someone at night

No as I have LED Lights.


You can buy good small LED Lights made by Rolsen
make sure your battery is Alkaline.

[Livia]

There are no street lights where I live. You ought to see the stars...

I built-up areas I understand the plan is to dim the lights, and to use downlighters. I don't think streetlights necessarily stop people being attacked, I think the darkness just makes people more frightened.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Livia

There are no street lights where I live. You ought to see the stars...

I built-up areas I understand the plan is to dim the lights, and to use downlighters. I don't think streetlights necessarily stop people being attacked, I think the darkness just makes people more frightened.

For those that do like the dark


Mini LED torches are Ideal

[Kizzy]

cant see it helping in emergency situations, i dont think its a good idea tbh ,the low energy lighting is bad enough.Good job they last 25 year takes that long for them to warm up!

[Jordan.]

Would be good if they could do this everywhere but it'll just encourage crimes.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Jordan.

Would be good if they could do this everywhere but it'll just encourage crimes.

No it does not.


It saves on Electric Costs
so the Council can keep your swim pool clean and ready

[Jordan.]

Originally Posted by arista

No it does not.


It saves on Electric Costs
so the Council can keep your swim pool clean and ready

How doesn't it?

If there is no light outside theres bound to be an increase in muggings and burglaries because people will think they have a better chance of getting away.

[The Human Santapede]

They've been doing this in my area for a while now. I like it, not many people use the roads after 1am, so why have the street lights on?

[Z]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

They've been doing this in my area for a while now. I like it, not many people use the roads after 1am, so why have the street lights on?

Because criminals operate more easily under the cover of darkness? I'm completely against this idea, I was assaulted after midnight and was able to identify my attacker because I could see his face, thanks to street lighting. If that hadn't been there I would have had no closure and he would have faced no repercussions.

[The Human Santapede]

Originally Posted by Zee

Because criminals operate more easily under the cover of darkness? I'm completely against this idea, I was assaulted after midnight and was able to identify my attacker because I could see his face, thanks to street lighting. If that hadn't been there I would have had no closure and he would have faced no repercussions.

They may operate more easily, but if a criminal is intent on committing crime, then they will commit it regardless of light or darkness. People generally shouldn't be walking the streets in the darkness at 1am - 5am. I go for walks at that time, but know that I am putting myself in danger. The amount of energy that is wasted during those hours is unneeded in my opinion.

I do, however, feel sorry for you that you were one of the unlucky ones who got attacked.

[arista]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

They've been doing this in my area for a while now. I like it, not many people use the roads after 1am, so why have the street lights on?

Yes after Midnight all Street Lights that can be turned off
should be.

Its a Utter Waste of Energy and Cost.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Jordan.

How doesn't it?

If there is no light outside theres bound to be an increase in muggings and burglaries because people will think they have a better chance of getting away.

No

This is after Midnight.


You have to look at Your Future.