France turns the light off at night.

JavaScriptDonkey · Post by **JavaScriptDonkey** » 01 Feb 2013, 21:48

Just lower wattage lights would do fine. No need for it to be lit up fairground.

RenewableCandy · Post by **RenewableCandy** » 01 Feb 2013, 23:01

I really don't fancy walking down a dark street in a moving pool of light. I'd rather have total darkness: that way I can see who/what is lurking.

woodburner · Post by **woodburner** » 01 Feb 2013, 23:18

nexus wrote: What about pedestrians? Particularly in winter? It's all very well for car drivers, but if you are a pedestrian in a town, then walking down a lit round is rather useful.

As has been suggested, there are torches. If you go out and allow your eyes to be come accustomed to the dark, it's surprising how much you can see. I have tried this, and it's not too bad. Lighting in towns is likely to be sufficient just from stray lighting.

woodburner · Post by **woodburner** » 01 Feb 2013, 23:20

JavaScriptDonkey wrote:Just lower wattage lights would do fine. No need for it to be lit up fairground.

Unfortunately the Institute of Lighting Engineers say it has to be a fairground. Not that they have a vested interest, you understand.

emordnilap · Post by **emordnilap** » 02 Feb 2013, 18:53

woodburner wrote:As has been suggested, there are torches. If you go out and allow your eyes to be come accustomed to the dark, it's surprising how much you can see. I have tried this, and it's not too bad.

I concur. It's actually pleasant. You just need to be prepared.