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 devise which 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 a large pedestrian presence.
Do not ride in University buildings.

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 (898-2850).
Etch a prominent ID in several different locations; record it.
Remove front wheel when leaving bike if chain or lock is too short.
Put name and address in handlebars, then put grips back on.
Paint portions in odd colors (inside bars, under bottom bracket).
A color photograph showing ID locations can be useful.
Report suspicious persons cruising or surveying bike areas; get their license number.
Engrave serial number on all accessories including wheel rims, handlebars, etc.