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Motorbikes, Scooters and Bicycles

Motorbikes and Scooters

• Always lock your bike and set the alarm, if it has one.
• When leaving your bike for some time, try to lock it to something secure. If no posts or frames are available, tell your local authority that a post or frame is needed.
• If you are using a chain lock, try to ensure that the chain is kept short and does not hang down to the ground, so that it is harder for thieves to cut or break.
• At home, you can fit special attachments to lock your bike.
• Have the vehicle marked with its vehicle identification number (VIN)
• If you are going to buy a new motorbike, think about security when choosing which one. Use the Thatcham website to compare security markings for different motorbikes.

Bicycles

• Always lock your bike, even if you are only leaving it for a few minutes.
• Avoid parking your bike in isolated and/or dimly lit places - leave your bike where a potential thief can easily be seen.
• Get a good bike lock. Hardened steel D-Shaped locks are recommended as the minimum standard. Check out Sold Secure for certified locks, or ask your local bike shop for a recommendation.
• Lock your bike to an immovable object - use a bike rack, lamp posts, railings or some solid object. If you have problems securing your bike tell your local authority.
• Secure removable parts (for example, wheels) or take smaller parts with you (for example lights and quick release saddles).
• Think about having your bike security marked or engraved.
• Register your bike - contact your local police station for further advice.

Page last updated/reviewed 7th January 2010