The data speak volumes on bike registration. It's never worked very well in the US.
Originally Posted by
neilfein
- Has anyone ever been pulled over by the police in a city that requires cyclist or bike registration?
A friend of mine was pulled over for speeding once, another for not having a helmet, and a third for being in the turn lane to make a left turn. I've had a bike stolen, and reported it to the police with all the bike's info, so I was curious, and asked them about their experiences. All of my friends said the police didn't care to look at serial numbers on the bikes, or anything else that would tell whether they were stolen or not. My friends were all respectful and not drunk or high, so two were sent on their way with a warning, and the third got a ticket. ( These were three separate incidents, by the way! )