Require bicycle serial numbers to be stated in all listings and advertisments

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

I want a law to be passed stating that any private or non-authorised business sellers of bicycles must state (and include a photograph) of the serial number of any bicycle being sold (where a serial number exists), in any form of advert or sales listing.

Whilst searching for a second hand bicycle I've seen countless dubious advertisements. Anybody wishing to sell a stolen bicycle can create an account on a sales site, agree to meet at any location and ask for payment in cash. Bicycle theft is rife (including, now, jacking). If serial numbers were required to be stated in all listings, they could be checked by buyers on sites listing stolen bicycles, and also by people who have had a bike stolen, hopefully aiding both prevention and recovery.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Regulate the purchase, resale and exchange of bikes to prevent theft

Timeline

20 Nov 2020	Petition opened for signatures
27 Nov 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 27 Nov 2020

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