Belisha beacon-less zebra at Barry/Goodrich

[Nigello]

The beacons are wrapped in plastic. Does this mean the crossing is no longer in use, legally speaking?

[ianr]

"1.9.2.  Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 requires authorities establishing, altering or removing Zebra or Puffin crossings to consult with the local chief of police, and give public notice of the proposals. Notification to the Secretary of State is no longer required following the Deregulation Act 2015. "

-- Traffic Signs Manual, https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/851465/dft-traffic-signs-manual-chapter-6.pdf

If there is any possibility of different road users reaching and acting on different conclusions about the existence of a controlled crossing, isn't there a safety issue? The beacons are a prescribed component: item 27 in https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/14/part/2/made#text%3DZebra

[Nigello]

The Belisha beacons are covered in clear plastic so the lights can be seen. Odd