Car park lighting design requires different techniques, as car parks can vary considerably in size, location, and access arrangements. In larger schemes linked to Section 38 & 278 Street Lighting Designs, coordination with surrounding highway infrastructure is often essential.
At pay stations, additional task lighting and good colour rendering are essential to enable users to identify coinage and complete card transactions effectively. Lighting should be provided only where required within the general extents of the car park to improve energy efficiency and minimise light pollution, in line with wider principles used in Footpath & Cycle Track Lighting and other pedestrian-focused environments.
Vertical illuminance is also important to support facial recognition, enhance personal security, and assist CCTV performance on site.