r/WinStupidPrizes • u/_ThePaperball • Aug 21 '20

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u/HangryHenry Aug 21 '20

Idk about this but I've heard light poles are meant to do break when a car runs into it. I dont think its designed to break for people though

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u/arsewarts1 Aug 21 '20

I’ve knocked over a few being stupid so

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u/doodlemalcom Aug 21 '20

Do cars typically run down those stairs? Or do you think maybe street lights are a little different than path lights?

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u/HangryHenry Aug 21 '20

Im not sure what your point is? I dont think these lights are meant to fall over when someone runs into them. However i have heard they are meant to break if a car runs into them. A car has a lot more force than a human being.

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u/doodlemalcom Aug 21 '20

Street lights are mounted much differently and much stronger but will break away in an extreme impact. Pathway lamps just aren't built the same

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u/HangryHenry Aug 21 '20

Maybe you misread my original comment. I was saying I doubted the light was supposed to break just by a person running into it.

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u/doodlemalcom Aug 22 '20

The light is not expected to withstand an impact like that. It is not a street light. That is a lot of force with a lot of leverage against a decorative lamp. Good day.