规定了在车辆交通使用的公共通道上提供照明时应达到的性能，这些道路分为主要道路、中间道路和次要道路。包括人行横道照明。使用制造商的性能表，以及亮度方法的理论和设计更复杂情况所需的步骤，为直接安装提供了规定性设计方法。设计参数包括亮度、均匀性和眩光；此外，还对包括能源使用在内的成本比较提供了指导。本规范不涉及桥梁或隧道照明的特殊要求。

Specifies the performance to be achieved wherever lighting is provided on public thoroughfares used by vehicular traffic, classified as major roads, intermediate roads and minor roads. Pedestrian crossing lighting is included. Provides a prescriptive design method for straightforward installations using manufacturers` performance tables, as well as the theory of the luminance approach and the steps necessary to design for more complex situations. Design parameters include luminance, uniformity and glare; and guidance is also given on the making of cost comparisons, including energy use. This code does not deal with the special requirements of bridge or tunnel lighting.