Is motion sensor lighting good enough vs all night lighting?

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Would you support motion detector lighting?

  1. No, I like all night lighting.

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  2. Sure, maybe for my house.

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  3. Sounds like a good law, to help astronomers.

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  1. Darkbane

    Darkbane Banned

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    be careful with things that say "tactical flashlights" as most are just marketing gimmicks catching on to a hot phrase... there is a delivery method of lighting that can disorient people, but most of the flashlights capitalizing on this phrase have not done the research and don't operate in the way that causes this effect... most of them just have a strobe like flash to mimic whats being called a tactical flashlight because it sounds official as if there is an agency rating them or regulating the use of these words...

    P.S. but when you said "handheld spotlights" it almost sounds like you're simply talking about sheer brightness of a light, which can damage an eye, think of staring at the sun, thats not good for you, so neither is looking at a very strong light... but tactical flashlights are generally the strobe lights claiming they disorient people because they operate within a certain frequency that disrupts vision and the bodies ability to adjust to this light exposure and delivery method... most are just, shining a light in your face...
     
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    Deckel Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    LOL. It is insignificant because they pass a good bit of that cost onto customers via base charges.
     
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    Then the ony thing that will help is bars on the windows and an intruder proof door. Lights are just a waste of time.

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    The cost is maintaining the lights.
     
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    Won't work where I live. Not allowed.
     
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    the OP said "high energy costs" not "high maintenance costs" as an issue... clearly I indicated we only need intersections lit because thats where the danger is for pedestrians crossing in the dark and they need to be seen more than what a cars headlights can display in urban, suburban, and rural settings... so my plan would provide an immense reduction in maintenance to appease your concerns that the OP did not echo... few people walk around after dark, those who do, can carry a flashlight, if desired... I know many who do, despite trails they walk along being lit, they just prefer more light since coyotes have been taking peoples small dogs on walks lately... (not sure it really offers anymore security to them or their pets, but it makes them feel better and doesn't cost me "high energy costs" or "the cost maintaining the lights"...
     
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    Lighting needs to be done intelligently. From a security standpoint, light is only useful if there are eyes (direct or remote) on the target area. If there aren't, then the light is just illuminating the criminal's work area and making his job easier.

    Also, nuisance crime from bored kids hanging around is associated with light. Kids won't hang around in a pitch dark area.

    Weighed against that is the fact that light keeps people from tripping and hurting themselves.
     
  7. AveMariaGratiaPlena

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    I would be fine with motion sensor lighting if I had a house but I don't. I rent an apartment. The reason why I would go with motion sensor lighting is because I don't like bright lights shining in my window and motion sensor lighting would mean that bright lights wouldn't be shining in my window unless movement is detected outside. One thing I am curious about, though, is whether or not motion sensor lights will activate if it detects simple motion such as that of a cat or a dog walking outside or if they only activate when a larger object is detected as moving such as a person or a car.
     

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