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No, Paul is right. Having the lights on all the time doesn't reduce crime. Not only studies in Europe, but quite a few studies in the US have shown exactly the same outcome. The crims would rather the lights be on because it's not only safer for them, it makes their getaways easier and quicker. Most burglars would rather not grope about in the dark, and most muggers use the light to confuse people...you stand under a streetlight and try to look into a dark alley, or try to look through a streetlight into one. The glare makes it almost impossible. Even when you're driving along a road, the glare can prevent you from seeing things you'd normally would otherwise.
They talk about wanting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, well here's a way for them to help do so...re-engineer the lighting in towns and cities or do away with it for the most part as it's not really needed for much of the time.
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