A street light, light pole, lamppost, street lamp, light standard, or lamp standard is a raised source of light on the edge of a road or path. Lighting of urban streets became ubiquitous in developed countries in the 20th century. 

Stock photo: A street light, light pole, lamppost, street lamp, light standard, or lamp standard is a raised source of light on the edge of a road or path. Lighting of urban streets became ubiquitous in developed countries in the 20th century.  was taken by ggbyte .