Typically lamppost lights are not on a GFCI circuit. Hence the reason when adding a receptacle on the pole (for holiday lights, etc) its important, as well as required by code, to use a tamper resistant GFCI outlet.
And depending on who did the initial wiring, some electricians were good about writing Post Lamp/Light on the affected breaker.
I’ve also seen many cases of homeowners adding additional outlets in the garage by tapping into the Arc Fault breakers. Also a no-no.
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