Why are street lights on all night?

I found that the street lights are actually on all night. But in the middle of the night, there are barely any cars or passengers. Doesn’t it waste the energy?
  • Ensuring safety on the roads: Even at night, there are still some cars on the road, so sufficient lighting is necessary.
  • Ensuring the safety of citizens: Some citizens may go out at night; if the street is dark, they cannot notice if there is any danger on their way.
  • Providing light to workers: Some workers need to work at night, such as the patrol officers. They need light to finish their tasks.

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How to illuminate the street with temporary lighting?

There is a company carrying out civil work in my neighborhood, and they need to install pipes. The street lighting in the streets cannot work now, which has caused a few accidents. Any advice about how to set up temporary lighting?

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