Good Reasons to License Your Bike

1. It’s the Law – All bikes operated on the UC Santa Cruz campus and in the city of Santa Cruz must be registered with a current California bicycle license. Unlicensed bikes on campus are subject to citation. The City of Santa Cruz Finance Department at 809 Center St. offers bike licensing Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2. 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.

3. TAPS offers free bike licenses and bike license renewals to campus affiliates who display a valid UCSC ID card (including undergrads, grads, staff and faculty). Bike licenses and renewals are valid statewide for up to three years.

4. It's Easy – Bring your bicycle and get it licensed at:

• UCSC Recreation Department - 831-459-2806 - Upstairs at the East Field House - Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• OPERS Bike Maintenance Clinic – 831-459-2806 – East Field House Porch 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays during academic quarters.

• UCSC Main Entrance Kiosk – 831-459-3377 – Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The kiosk attendant is available to assist with bike licensing when parking permit purchasers are not present. If there is a line for obtaining parking permits you may be directed to the TAPS Sales Office to obtain your bicycle license.

• The City of Santa Cruz Finance Department at 809 Center St. offers bike licensing Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

5. Accident Victim Identification – Bike Licenses provide a means of identifying accident victims.