What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

1. A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
2. Correct answer: A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.
3. A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
4. A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

WhyA vehicle non-use notice is given by a police officer, assessor or examiner when the vehicle is unfit to drive after a fault or accident. It has nothing to do with traffic offences.