Taiwan Commission called for legislation to prevent LED light pollution

Taiwan Committee Zhao Rongyao said after investigation, Taiwan light pollution is becoming more and more serious, especially in the light of LED signs and billboards for high brightness and high flicker frequency is, neighboring residents suffer, but there is no relevant regulations, urged the Executive Yuan to promote legislation.

LED billboards flashing lights, neighboring households by light damage, and even affect the safety of driving, when heard. The Commission shall observe the legislation and implementation of the light control by the competent authorities, and found that the light pollution in Taiwan has not been regulated by laws and regulations.

Monitoring this (7) on the investigation report by Zhao Rongyao, called on the Executive Yuan to instruct the Department in charge, as soon as possible to promote the relevant laws and regulations, and coordinate the implementation of other relevant organs of light pollution prevention and control work.

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The investigation report said that light pollution prevention and control of pollution, with consistent properties in all of Taiwan, the Executive Yuan shall on the establishment of the central authority, legislation, executive direction, in addition, the local government set up autonomous regulations, complement each other, implement management and control.