Exterior/car park

Lighting outdoor areas and car parks is vital to keeping passengers happy. Poorly lit public spaces make visitors feel unsafe and could be prone to vandalism and antisocial behaviour. Robust, impact-resistant luminaires are essential to promote safety, comfort, and security. Modern LED luminaires offer many advantages over traditional discharge lamps, including longer working life, reduced maintenance needs, and greater efficiency.

Exterior/car park areas

Car park open

Car park multi-storey

Forecourts

Perimeter/security

Thorlux expert insights

CCTV and security support

CCTV requires adequate vertical illumination for facial recognition. Modern infra-red cameras can cope with low light levels but often struggle with sharp luminance changes. Careful placement will provide uniform lighting while ensuring luminaires are out of the camera’s field of view. Provide appropriate illumination at entrances, gates, patrol routes, and risk areas. Avoid sharp contrasts that make camera images less useful. Luminaire positions should support camera performance and security procedures while remaining practical to install and maintain.