OJEC

1) OfficialJournal of the European Communities. Brussels-published document in which all EU legislation is published. Obtainable from TSO (but not over the counter).

Oiler

1) Old name for a diesel engine/vehicle.

OFT

1) Office of Fair Trading. Official body concerned with protecting consumers and promoting their interests and with encouraging fair competition. In particular it deals with such issues as misleading advertisements and problem traders and keeps a watch on the consumer credit sector and licences those businesses that offer credit or money-lending services to consumers.

Offence

1) In connection with transport, means an illegal act (to park where prohibited, for driver to exceed his driving hours, etc). Invariably, prosecution or issue of fixed penalty notice follows if detected.

OEM

1) Original equipment manufacturer. Maker of components, etc (eg tyres/tachographs) which are fitted to vehicles at the time of their manufacture.

OEC

1) Overpaid entry certificate. Customs document.