City of Davis

Six Reasons Why You Should License Your Bike:

1. Theft Prevention & Recovery
   * Sends a warning to would-be thieves. Registration information, including serial number, is available to law enforcement agencies.
2. Increases the likelihood of your stolen bike being found and returned.
3. Accident Victim Identification
   * Provides a means of identifying accident victims, especially children, who typically carry no form of identification.
4. Money for Bike Programs
   * License revenue supports UCD bike programs which directly benefit local cyclists.
5. It's Inexpensive
   * A new license costs $10, renewals are $5 -- both are valid for up to three years
   * It's Easy, Bring your bike to the UCD TAPS Office Located next to the West Entry Parking Structure, Adjacent to the Police Department Near Hutchison and North Dairy Road. between 8am - 4pm, M-F, or the Davis Farmers Market, second Saturday of each month, weather permitting.
   * Bike licenses can also be purchased at most local bike shops
6. Your bicycle must be licensed if it will be on the UCD Campus