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Bicycle Safety
Protect Your Bicycle From Theft
Keep a record of your bicycle serial number, which you can usually find on the frame between the pedals.
If your bicycle doesn’t have a serial number, mark your bicycle where your serial number would normally be by engraving your initials or a four-digit number of your choice.
Lock your bicycle using a strong, secure lock. The Arlington County Police Department strongly recommends the use of a properly secured U-lock, rather than chains and cables, to deter theft.
Secure the bicycle to a bike rack or any other immovable object.
Secure both wheels of your bicycle.
Register your Bicycle
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If your bicycle has been stolen, file an online
Incident Report
or
call the Alternate Reporting Unit at 703-228-4300 and provide the following information about your bicycle:
Serial number
Proof of ownership (depending on the bicycle’s age, this may not be available)
Make
Model
Color
Any identifying marks
Know the Rules of the Road
Obey all applicable traffic regulations, signs, signals and markings.
Observe all local ordinances pertaining to bicycles.
Keep right and ride with traffic, not against it.
Ride in a single file when riding with others cyclists.
Watch out for drain grates, soft shoulders and other road hazards.
Watch out for car doors opening or for cars pulling into traffic.
Note that the County requires all bicycle riders aged 14 and younger to wear approved bicycle helmets.
Don’t carry passengers or packages that interfere with your vision or control.
Never hitch a ride on a truck or other vehicle.
Be careful at intersections and when making turns.
Use hand signals to indicate turning or stopping.
Protect yourself at night with reflectors and lights.
Ride a safe bicycle. Have it inspected to ensure it is in good condition.
Ride your bike defensively — watch out for the other guy.
Maintain Your Bicycle Properly
Lubricate your bicycle’s moving parts periodically.
Make certain that the brakes work properly.
Tighten all bolts periodically to keep handlebars, seats, pedals and wheels secure.
Keep the tires properly inflated.
Maintain the proper tension on the chain.
Adjust the seat and handlebars for the rider’s height.
Key Police Contacts
Emergency:
911
Non-Emergency:
703-558-2222
Telephone Reporting Unit:
703-228-4300
Arlington County Crime Solvers
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1-866-411 TIPS (8477)
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Key County Contacts
General County Information:
703-228-3000
Animal Control:
703-931-9241
Street Light Outages:
703-228-5000
(provide exact location and pole number)
DES Water, Sewer, Streets Emergencies (24hrs):
703-228-6555
24-hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline:
703-237-0881
Emergency Behavioral Health:
703-228-5160
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