Public Safety is authorized by College policy to impound a bicycle if the bicycle:
- is parked in a manner that creates a safety hazard
- is damaging College property
- is secured to any item other than a designated bike rack
- has been reported stolen to any law enforcement agency or
- hampers the access to or use of any college facility
- appears abandoned
If a locking device must be removed to impound a bicycle, Public Safety may remove the securing device using whatever reasonable means are necessary. The College is not responsible for any damage to the locking device or for its replacement.
Unlicensed bicycles left undisturbed in racks or other areas for seven days or more may be treated as abandoned and may be impounded. Bicycles will be posted with a notice for seven days prior to impoundment.
Registered bicycles left undisturbed in racks for one calendar year may be treated as abandoned. Public Safety will attempt to notify the owner prior to impounding.
Owners may claim impounded bicycles by calling Public Safety at ext. 3666. You will be expected to provide your name, your student/employee ID number, a description of the bicycle and the date you noticed it missing. Any bicycle not claimed within 60 days will become property of Public Safety and subject to sale at an annual bicycle sale or disposed of at the discretion of Public Safety.