1. What is a Section 133 MV Act Notice?
Under Section 133 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988:
*"The owner of a motor vehicle, the driver or conductor of which is accused of any offense under this Act, shall, on the demand of any police officer, give all information regarding the name and address of, and the licence held by, the driver."*
This notice is typically issued following CCTV hit-and-run detections, highway overspeeding, or dangerous driving offenses where the physical driver was not stopped on the scene.
2. Consequences of Ignoring the Notice (Section 187 Penalties)
3. How to Draft a Legally Compliant Reply
Submit a written reply via Registered Speed Post / Official Police Email within the notice period (usually 24–72 hours):
1. Acknowledge receipt of Notice No. and Date.
2. State whether the vehicle was being driven by yourself, a hired driver, or family member.
3. Provide the full name, contact number, permanent address, and Driving Licence Number of the driver.
4. Attach a photocopy of the driver's DL and your vehicle RC.
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What happens if I refuse or fail to reply to a Section 133 notice?
Failure to reply within the stipulated time attracts penalties under Section 187 MV Act (Fine of ₹5,000 for 1st offense, ₹10,000 / 1 month jail for subsequent offenses).
Can the police arrest the vehicle owner if the driver was someone else?
No. The owner is only legally obligated under Section 133 to disclose the full name, DL number, and address of the person who was operating the vehicle at the recorded time.