Motorway Lighting Controversy

Plans to switch off UK motorway lighting continue to cause controversy. Although trials already implemented in parts of the UK are considered successful in reducing carbon emissions and light pollution, many have concerns with the health and safety implications to motorists.

It is empathized that the motorways are being carefully selected by volume of traffic and accident records, however it is feared that councils may hide behind the environmental benefits and put the safety of motorists at risk in favor of reducing costs.

There are a high number of concerns over the potential increase in road accidents.