Public lighting refers to all artificial light sources installed in public spaces such as streets, parks, tunnels or squares to ensure visibility and safety during nighttime hours.
Street Lights: These are raised sources of light placed along roadsides or pathways illuminating the road for better visibility at night.
Floodlights: High-intensity artificial lights often used to illuminate outdoor playing fields while an outdoor sports event is being held during low-light conditions.
Lampposts: A post (usually metal) supporting a lamp for street illumination.
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