Type II Roadway Lights

Type II roadway lights provide a relatively narrow lateral light distribution suited to roadways, streets, access lanes, pedestrian routes, and other elongated outdoor areas where illumination must follow a defined travel corridor. Type II LED roadway lighting is commonly specified for narrower streets, residential roads, pathways, and perimeter routes where controlled light placement helps limit unnecessary illumination beyond the intended coverage area. The IES Type II distribution describes the horizontal pattern of light rather than a fixed beam angle or guaranteed roadway width, making fixture optics, mounting height, pole spacing, and installation geometry essential considerations. Compare delivered lumens, roadway illuminance, luminance, uniformity, glare control, pole setback, mounting arm configuration, voltage, surge protection, and environmental ratings when selecting Type II roadway lights for municipal and commercial lighting projects.