A CRACKDOWN on dangerous parking has allowed motorists to speed instead, according to disgruntled residents.

People living in Grange Park Drive, Leigh, said frequent visits by Southend Council’s CCTV spy cars had stopped rulebreakers from using the road as a permanent parking spot.

But they claimed the clear street was now inviting motorists to breach the 30mph limit.

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