We are responsible for removing bicycles from public areas if they are classed as abandoned. A bicycle is classed as abandoned if it meets one or more of the following criteria:
- It is secured in a dangerous position (i.e. blocking the public highway)
- It is secured to a council cycle rack and in an unroadworthy condition (see details below)
- It is secured in an inappropriate place (i.e. illegally parked or chained to street furniture) and in an unroadworthy condition
- When it is reported by a member of the public and assessed as unroadworthy or is in a dangerous position
- When it is noted as not having moved for a reasonable period of time - several weeks.
A bicycle that is defined as unroadworthy will have sustained two or more of the following:
- Flat front tyre
- Flat rear tyre
- Missing wheel
- Missing seat
- Buckled front/rear/both wheels
- Bent forks
- Seized/damaged brakes
- Rusted chain/gears
- Missing chain
