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Bicycle Licensing?

Good Morning, Everyone -

I remember, way way waaaaay back in the 70's, bicycles had to be licensed by the city (or some local authority). Is that still the case? If so, is it something that is enforced? Is it worth bothering with?

I ask because I've gotten back into cycling within the last year and I understand that sometimes LEO's can tend to be rather strict with cyclists...just trying to figure out if not being licensed is an issue.

Thankx,

Chris

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MJK's picture

MJK

October 19, 2010 - 6:42pm

No licensing as far as I know.

Just follow the rules of the road and stay calm.

bobs's picture

bobs

October 27, 2010 - 10:19am

See CVC Division 16.7 regarding "Registration and Licensing of Bicycles".

Bicycle registration is offered by some cities and counties as a theft-recovery measure. It's not connected to our right to use the public roadway.

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