Sec. 8. (a) For purposes of this section, all light posts that are:
(1) located on the street upon which a lighting system is installed; and
(2) within fifty (50) feet of the nearest part of another street intersecting that street;
are considered to be at a street intersection.
(b) A municipality shall install, maintain, and operate at each street intersection lighting facilities that are at least equal to those in other parts of the lighting system.