Australia is one of the most vehicle dependent nations in the world. We use our vehicles for commuting to work and personal travel to places such as schools, universities and shopping centres. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there were 18 million registered cars at the end of January of 2015 and tend to be one of the most expensive assets owned by Australians. Damage or theft to vehicles can cause financial hardship and a degree of emotional trauma for the victim. Because of this dependency, Australian’s expect retailers, employers and councils to provide a safe environment for them to leave their vehicles without the risk of the vehicle becoming damaged or stolen.

Lighting has always played a significant role auto security. Businesses have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for workers and the public who leave their vehicles in commuter car parks. Commuter car parks with security patrols and CCTV cameras are helpful deterrents, however illuminating your car parks with flood lights makes it more difficult for would-be criminals to get away under the cover of darkness. In 2015, CarSafe reported 52,303 of vehicle theft in Australia of which 36,174 were short-term thefts which saw the vehicle being recovered. 48% of car thefts occurred at people’s residences, however thefts are also occurring at car parks at tertiary institutions such as universities and shopping centres.

Floodlights will help deter criminal activity, however, energy costs from lighting tends to account for around 40% of a business’s energy bill. Businesses that rely on flood lights that use incandescent or fluorescent bulbs will also receive significantly higher energy bills than those using LED solutions.

Businesses that have switched to LED flood lights are benefiting from both reductions in energy consumption costs and criminal activity. LED flood lights can save businesses up to 80% on their annual energy bill. Depending on the type of usage, this could save the business tens or hundreds of thousands o f dollars annually.

Furthermore, bad lighting from flood lights has a negative impact on retailers and consumers. Businesses that have installed high-quality LED lights gain a positive perception from their customers and tend to experience fewer security threats as a result of the floodlights increasing visibility.

LEDified provides a range of flood light options and have recently introduced the second generation LED lights, which are ideal for parking lots, buildings and sporting grounds. To learn more, get in touch with the LEDified team and speak to one of our consultants today by calling 13LEDS!