Padders Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Just now, Pyrotequila said: So why does it need to be on from dusk 'till dawn? Wouldn't a motion sensing light be a better option? Because then you can actually tell when someone is near your property as the light will activate, instead of lighting it up for people to see where they're stepping as they try your windows.2t Agree, as I"ve said, I have one of those.. if it comes on I go outside and check round.. I can override it and have it on permanently, but I don"t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki-red Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, pattricia said: Because I have a long front drive with a gate at the bottom. As we have had four burglaries on this road this year I think I would rather fall out with him ! The trouble is its not just a case of falling out with someone, it can actually be classed as light pollution. Especially if the light is bright enough to shine all the way down your long drive and across a street. As a side, having a bright light on all night just allows potential intruders to see where the shadows/dark spots are. From the second link I posted earlier... Quote What is Light Pollution? Light pollution is probably best described as artificial light that is allowed to illuminate, or intrude upon, areas not intended to be lit.Intrusive Light This is the intrusion of over bright or poorly directed lights onto neighbouring property, which affect the neighbours’ right to enjoy their own property Edited April 21, 2019 by nikki-red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, pattricia said: Because I have a long front drive with a gate at the bottom. As we have had four burglaries on this road this year I think I would rather fall out with him ! And hes going to fall out with you, and it might be you that gets the letter through the door. Burglar alarms are the greatest deterrent. There's a house near me and he's lit his up like Crystal palace. The whole front is quite brilliantly illuminated all night as far as I can work out, so I can see the burglar alarm on his house very clearly. Light doesnt spill from his property despite him using enough lights that you can probably see it from space. Id bet diamonds hes been burgled and thats why hes done it. If you've got a very bright light pointing from the house, is burglar bill going to see it the burglar alarm or will the light blind him? If you want your property lit, I'd reposition the light. It's not your remit to light the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Street Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 No it's not a police matter, or shouldn't be, you need to have a friendly chat with your neighbour and reach a compromise. Tell him your fears so he understands, but if you have a long drive I really think you need to show a bit of empathy. The sensor part of a security light is or can usually be set different to the actual light arc. I'm not surprised he's miffed about it, I would be as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, tinfoilhat said: And hes going to fall out with you, and it might be you that gets the letter through the door. Burglar alarms are the greatest deterrent. There's a house near me and he's lit his up like Crystal palace. The whole front is quite brilliantly illuminated all night as far as I can work out, so I can see the burglar alarm on his house very clearly. Light doesnt spill from his property despite him using enough lights that you can probably see it from space. Id bet diamonds hes been burgled and thats why hes done it. If you've got a very bright light pointing from the house, is burglar bill going to see it the burglar alarm or will the light blind him? If you want your property lit, I'd reposition the light. It's not your remit to light the street. I have a burglar alarm as well and doesn’t blind anyone to the alarm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Ok, let's assume he is now aware of the recent burglaries. Rather than installing high powered search lights, he buys a dog and that dog is kept outside and trained to bark dusk till dawn. It will keep burglars away for sure. You ok with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 As nearly everyone on the street has security lights I fail to see why he is complaining. I think the best thing I can do is go across to his house when my lights are on and see what it looks like from there. 1 minute ago, tinfoilhat said: Ok, let's assume he is now aware of the recent burglaries. Rather than installing high powered search lights, he buys a dog and that dog is kept outside and trained to bark dusk till dawn. It will keep burglars away for sure. You ok with that? But security lights don’t bark so there is no comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Just now, pattricia said: As nearly everyone on the street has security lights I fail to see why he is complaining. I think the best thing I can do is go across to his house when my lights are on and see what it looks like from there. Ah, at last, a bit of common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 1 minute ago, pattricia said: As nearly everyone on the street has security lights I fail to see why he is complaining. I think the best thing I can do is go across to his house when my lights are on and see what it looks like from there. That's a start - see from his perspective, you might be surprised. There are a few light meter apps out there which might quantify it. You could also see how far your neighbours light go across the road. The whole exercise might be - wait for it - quite illuminating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomie Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) Quote Quote Pattricia: It’s me who needs to take legal advice not him ! Pattricia - you have seen by the research that nikki-red has done that you are quite wrong, both legally and morally. This can be classed as anti-social behaviour and you are stirring up bad feeling between you and your neighbour for no good reason. It isn’t worth it - there are alternatives. If you are so concerned about security the correct thing to do is to speak to the South Yorkshire crime prevention team or consult a security specialist. Lighting up the street is not necessary or desirable. Edited April 21, 2019 by Jomie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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