Lights to be turned off in France to save money and show 'sobriety'
- Paris may go dark in the early hours of the morning if new plans go ahead
- Traders fears the blackout would negatively affect tourism and the economy
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Lit up: Paris is at risk from losing its trademark glow if plans go ahead to turn off street light in the early hours of the morning
The rules will also apply to other French cities, villages, and towns.
Batho said the measure would save energy and money, and show 'sobriety', although the plan has proved unpopular with traders.
It follows on from a new rule last July which states businesses must turn off neon lights between 1 and 6am. The measure was introduced as part of the French government's bid to improve its energy efficiency by 20 percent by 2020.
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