Why Do I Turn off Street Lights?

So, why do councils turn off street lights? The main reason why councils are choosing to turn off street lighting is in an effort to save money and reduce the costs that having lighting on permanently incurs.

Why do they turn street lights off?

Lighting systems are designed to provide consistent levels of light in a road. Turning off every other light is not only likely to create pockets of darkness but also make it harder for the eyes to adjust and see clearly between lights.

Do street lights turn off UK?

Existing part night street lights switch off from October to March between midnight and 5am. They cannot change to British Summer Time (BST), so between March and October the lights switch off from 1-6am.