Highways to Dim Lights 10 PM-6 AM to Save Energy

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Highways is implementing a new energy-saving measure to reduce electricity consumption by switching off streetlights on national highways during specific overnight hours.

•The Department of Highways has announced a new measure to reduce energy consumption.
•Streetlights on national highways will be turned off during specific hours.
•The measure aims to save energy while ensuring public safety is not compromised.
•The Public Relations and advisory measures will be implemented for public understanding.

Overview

•The Department of Highways has published an announcement regarding measures to reduce the use of lighting on national highways.
•This action is taken in adherence to the Ministry of Transport's policy for all agencies to strictly implement government energy-saving measures and for the Department of Highways to reduce energy consumption on various roads.
•The measure intends to turn off streetlights on highways from 10 PM to 6 AM.
•The Department of Highways will conduct surveys, analyze, and evaluate the suitability of areas to reduce lighting without affecting the safety of road users.
•Measures to reduce lighting will consider various components while prioritizing public safety and national energy reduction.
•Public relations and guidance will be provided to ensure widespread public understanding.
•Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the operations and safety impacts on road users will be conducted.
•The Deputy Director-General of the Department of Highways will be informed of the operational results.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)ℹ️

The organization implementing the energy-saving measure to reduce highway lighting.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry that set the policy for energy-saving measures for its agencies.

Person

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Highways(อธิบดีกรมทางหลวง)

The official to whom operational results will be reported.