On 18/04/2011 15:46, Rick Hughes wrote:

"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message
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Up to 75% of councils are dimming the lights to save money


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ave-money.html


Using a dimmer switch on your lights at home doesn't save very much in
electricity AFAIK, e.g. dimming to half the light doesn't reduce the
power consumption by 50% - is it different on street lights?



My council is turning off every 3 lamppost, or alternate side lampposts
on dual carriageways

I wonder if they have checked whether that invalidates 30mph speed
limits without repeater signs? Lighting can hardly count as being
provided at the necessary minimum distances if the lights are
intentionally turned off by the Council.

Colin Bignell