Locking Your Bike, Skateboard or Scooter

No bike lock will guarantee that a bike will not be stolen. However, the more securely you lock your bike, the more likely it will be there when you return. Practicing good locking techniques will help ensure your bike is just the way you left it.

• Cable locks are lightweight and inexpensive, but offer minimal security.
• A high security chain or U lock provides a higher level of security.
• Always try to lock your frame and at least one wheel. 
• Lock two wheels when possible
• Skateboard racks are designed to be used with a padlock.
• Report theft to the authorities as soon as possible. Taking a picture of your bike and recording the serial number may help you recover your bike if it is stolen.
• Culver City Police Department utilizes the Project 529 system to register bikes into a data base. If your bike is stolen and later recovered, this will help you retrieve your bike and it acts a deterrent as well.

For more information on how to lock your bike, skateboard or scooter safely, refer to the Lock it or Lose it handout.