Bike Registration and Regulations

All bicycle registrations are handled through Parking Services. For more information, please contact them at 615-898-2850 or visit them online.

Bike Regulations

• Secure bicycle only on MTSU-provided racks.
• Please do not ride through cultivated or flowered areas.
• Placing or attaching a bicycle or any other device that alters a building’s design for ingress/egress is a direct violation of MTSU policy.
• Do not secure your bicycle to or in handicap ramps.
• Ride with the flow of traffic.
• Ride on the right-hand side of the roadway.
• Use hand signals and turn signals accordingly.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• After dark, use proper equipment to keep you and your bike illuminated.
• Do not ride on sidewalks with heavy pedestrian traffic.
• Do not ride inside University buildings.

Tips

• Wear a helmet!
• Use a quality bicycle lock. We recommend using a “U” lock. Lock through the bike’s frame and wheels if possible.
• Keep the sales receipt and serial number in a safe place.
• Park in a well-traveled, well-lit area; report all suspicious activity.
• Report all thefts or attempts immediately.
• Register your bike with MTSU Parking Services (615-898-2850).
• Etch a prominent ID in several different locations and record it.
• Remove the front wheel when leaving the bike if the chain or lock is too short.
• Put your name and address on the handlebars, then put the grips back on.
• Paint portions in odd colors (inside bars, under the bottom bracket, etc).
• Take a color photograph showing ID and serial number locations.
• Report suspicious persons cruising or surveying bike areas; get their license plate number.
• Engrave serial number on all accessories, including wheel rims, handlebars, etc.