Registration and Security

Transportation Device Registration 

Registering your device creates a record that it belongs to you. Registration is an important tool to help prevent theft on campus and return lost or stolen devices to their registered owners. Registration is required on campus, which helps support the infrastructure and programming available to our cyclists, and too provide an important traceability of bicycle ownership. 

Registration is done through a partnership with Bike Index, who provides a Universal Bike Registry which makes your bike registration useful at UC Davis, and beyond. 

For a small fee of just $12, you can get your bike fully registered, stickered, and have the Bike Program verify that all your details were recorded correctly. 
 

How it Works

  • Step 1: Navigate to https://bikeindex.org/ucdavis and follow the steps to begin to register your device. 
  • Step 2: Open your email from BikeIndex, then record the model and serial number of your device and add these details to your profile in Bike Index.
  • Step 3: Navigate to the https://ucdavis.aimsparking.com/. 
    •  Press “Login” in the upper right corner and use your SSO login.
    •  Scroll to the bottom and select the “Bike Registration” button
    •  Select “Bike Registration ($12.00)” on the permit selection screen, and follow the steps to check out.
  • Step 4: Contact the Bicycle Program to schedule an appointment to pick up your registration sticker. 
    •  Appointments are available Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM

 

Tips for Preventing Theft

Lock your bike
  • Display your Registration Sticker: They’re hard to remove and can be a deterrent to thieves.
  • Lock Up: Always lock up your device, even if you're leaving it for "just a minute." We recommend a U-shaped high-security lock with a cable or chain to secure quick-release components (like wheels and seats). Locks and other anti-theft accessories can be purchased right on campus at the ASUCD Bike Barn. 
  • Customize Your Device: Customize your device with stickers, lights, and other decorations making it recognizable and hard to resell. 

 

Reporting a Theft