There's been a recent increase in reports of bike theft at the Kensington campus. Bikes are a common target for thieves, day and night. Make sure your bike is still there for your ride home – secure it always!
To help prevent your bike being stolen, follow these bike security tips:
- Use a ‘D’ shaped style hardened steel lock to secure your bike. Chain locks can be broken far too easily with tools such as bolt cutters. Read more about how the two types compare.
- Secure your bike on designated bike racks only, in a well-lit area. Do not leave your bike attached to railings at building entrances or chained to fire stairs. The Barker Street Bike Store is a secure bike parking facility on campus - if you aren't already using it, register for access now!
- Do not leave your bike outside overnight or over the weekend on campus.
- Keep details of your bike handy, including: make, model number, colour, serial number, plus a photo. This will make it easier to return a bike to its owner if it is recovered.
- Make a note of where and when you are locking up your bike on campus.
- If your bike is stolen, report it to UNSW Security at Gate 2 on High Street (campus map).
Remember under NSW legislation, a bicycle is considered to be a vehicle. Cyclists are subject to the same road rules as other vehicles in NSW and must obey the laws on traffic signals and street signs. Failing to obey road or bicycle rules may result in a fine.