City of Davis

CALIFORNIA BICYCLE LICENSES

THE $8 SECURITY SYSTEM Six Reasons Why You Should License Your Bike:

1. Theft Prevention & Recovery

   • Sends a warning to would-be thieves: This bike is registered with law enforcement agencies.

   • Enters your bike into a statewide system of identification, recovery and notification.

   • Increases the likelihood of your stolen bike being found and returned.

2. Accident Victim Identification

   • Provides a means of identifying accident victims -especially children, who typically carry no form of identification.

3. Money for Bike Programs

   • License revenue supports UC Davis bike programs which directly benefit local cyclists.

4. It's Inexpensive:

   • New licenses costs $8, renewals are $4. Both are valid statewide for up to three years.

5. It's Easy - Licenses Available At:

   • B&L Bike Shop, Freewheeler Bicycle Center, Ken's Bike & Ski, Wheelworks, or at the UC Davis TAPS Office on Extension Center Dr. south of the Rec Pool between 8 am - 5 pm, M-F. For other licensing locations, including local bike shops, call 752-BIKE. You must bring your bike in to be licensed.

6. It's the Law

   • All bikes operated on the UC Davis campus must be registered with a current California bicycle license.

   • Unlicensed bikes on campus are subject to impoundment and/or citation.

For more information, call TAPS at 752-BIKE.