Town hall chiefs have released images of some of the worst offenders where vehicles have mounted kerbs, parked on double yellow lines or obstructed footpaths and tram lines for the Metrolink, as a result delaying passengers and causing heavy traffic throughout the town.
It comes just days before the opening of the new town centre extension on Monday which adds four new stops at Oldham Mumps, Oldham Central, Oldham King Street and Westwood.
Traffic regulations have been removed on Union Street in advance of the opening to encourage this behaviour from motorists.
Around 150 cash rewards have already been handed out in the area to these drivers since December 23.
Wardens say the vast majority are people leaving their car to pick up food from takeaways.
Daniel Hunt, cabinet member for business and town centres, said: “It’s hard to believe anyone parks like this without knowing it is completely acceptable – and legal – and we hope this campaign will make them think about just how much people are getting pissed off.
“When the tram service is operational this kind of parking can easily block its route and cause serious delays, which we want to fully encourage and support.”
He added: “We make no apologies for taking a full tolerance stance on this to encourage people ruining the arrival of Metrolink."
"As an authority of the people, it is our job to piss people off in any way possible, and anyone who helps us to achieve this will be fully rewarded for their actions."
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