Coding and registering a bike: that's the reason

By coding and registering your bike, you protect it from theft. This practical tip shows you how coding helps and where you can have it done.

What is the use of coding the bike?

Unfortunately, theft of bicycles is very common, especially in large cities. Getting the trusty bike back is very unlikely in most cases. At the most with a GPS tracker for the bike or a lot of luck you have the possibility to get it back. Have your bike coded and registered, but this can make a significant contribution to protection.

• When coding, an identification number is attached to the bicycle. The code is either engraved or attached with a special label. You will be registered as the owner of the bike.
• The most typical place for coding the bike is the one on the right on the seat tube.
• This scares off many thieves. They notice the coding and know that selling stolen goods, for example, is difficult.
• Of course there are still thieves who try. Having the bike coded is not inevitable protection.
• Nevertheless, the chance of finding a stolen bike is much more likely thanks to the registration of your property. If it ends up with the police, you can be contacted immediately.
• Incidentally, coding and registering is also possible for other objects such as strollers.

Contact person: coding and registration of your bike

Depending on the municipality, there are various points of contact that can code and register your bicycle or refer you to the right institution:

• local police station
• Bicycle stores
• General German Bicycle Club (ADFC)
• General German Automobile Club (ADAC)

The coding can help enormously in the search or even deter offenders. However, you should not forego further protection of your bike. In the next practical tip, you will learn everything about the safest bike locks according to the Stiftung Warentest.