Bicycle Registration
It is strongly recommended that you register your bicycle with UM Police; registration is a free service available to the entire University community. If your bicycle is ever lost, stolen or confiscated for non-compliance with University bicycle policy, registration will aid UM Police in locating and returning your bicycle.
How to Register
The registration process is simple, just bring your bicycle and your ‘Cane Card to the UM Police Dispatch Center located on the ground floor of the Flipse Building, next to the Ponce Garage. To save time, you can download, print and complete the UMPD bicycle registration form by clicking here; don’t forget to bring it with you to the UM Police Station.
Securing your Bicycle
To reduce the opportunity for bicycle theft on campus, UM Police provides free U-style bicycle locks to all students, faculty and staff. U-style bicycle locks are 9 times more effective at preventing theft than traditional cable or chain locks. Stop by the UM Police Department with your bicycle and your ‘Cane Card to pick up your free lock.
How to secure your bicycle
When you secure your bicycle to a designated bike rack, be sure to secure the lock around a portion of the bicycle that can’t be easily removed (i.e. the frame).
Never leave your bicycle unattended or unsecured, even if it’s just for a minute. That’s all the time a thief needs to hop on and ride away.
Remember, bicycles must be secured to designated bicycle racks. It is against University policy to secure your bicycle to anything else.
Rules of the Road
Did you know that in the State of Florida, bicycles are considered vehicles? As a result, cyclists are bound to many of the same laws as drivers. It is important to follow the rules of the road when riding your bicycle, it can save your life.
- Wear a bicycle helmet at all times.
- Ride with traffic, to the side of the road. Obey all road signs.
- Florida Statute 361.2065(8) requires all cyclists riding between sunset and sunrise to have a light on the front of his or her bicycle.
- Wear brightly colored clothing.
- Pay attention to vehicles around you and never assume a motor vehicle driver will yield to you.
- Never wear headphones while cycling.
Abandoned Bicycle Policy
The University of Miami has an abandoned bicycle removal policy designed to prevent crime by keeping the campus as maintained and organized as possible. This policy may be viewed and printed online: Click here to see the full UMPD abandoned bicycle policy.
Basic Policy Overview
Bicycles appearing to be fully wrecked, inoperative, dismantled or severely neglected shall be considered abandoned.
- All bicycles deemed to be “abandoned” will be tagged with an abandoned bicycle notice. This notice clearly states that the bicycle is considered abandoned and will be confiscated in 20 days unless the rightful owner contacts UM Police.
- After the 20 day notice period, if no rightful owner has come forward, the bicycle will be confiscated and held by UM Police for 90 days. Information and a picture of the bicycle will be posted on the UM Police website.
- After the 90 day waiting period, if no rightful owner has come forward, the bicycle will be donated or sold.
Click here to check if your bicycle has been confiscated.
Click here to view the full UMPD abandoned bicycle policy.
Click here to view the Parking and Transportation policy on bicycles.
Click here to view the UMPD "Bicycles on Campus Guide."
Click here to view the UMPD free bicycle lock/ registration program flyer.
Click here to view the bicycle rack location master list.
