Earlier editions: 2026-09
Alameda Municipal Code Ch. XI Bicycles
Alameda Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Alameda
Cite as: Alameda Municipal Code Chapter XI · Text as of 2026-10-04
11-1 - DEFINITIONS.¶
As used in this chapter:
Bicycle shall mean any device upon which a person may ride, which is propelled by human power through a system of belts, chains, or gears having either two (2) or three (3) wheels (one (1) of which is at least twenty (20″) inches in diameter, in tandem or tricycle arrangement) or having a frame size of at least fourteen (14″) inches. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to motorized bicycles.
(Ord. No. 535 N.S. § 7-311; Ord. No. 1665 N.S.; Ord. No. 1945 N.S.)
11-7 - SERIAL NUMBERS.¶
a. No person shall willfully remove, destroy, mutilate, or otherwise alter the manufacturer's serial number or the Alameda serial number, if any, on any bicycle frame, nor shall any person remove, destroy, mutilate or otherwise alter any license if valid.
b. No person shall buy, sell, receive, dispose of or conceal any bicycle or bicycle equipment from which the manufacturer's name plate, serial number or any other distinguishing mark has been removed, defaced, covered, altered or destroyed.
c. If the serial number of any bicycle is obliterated or defaced, and the possessor has satisfactory proof of ownership, the Fire Department is hereby authorized to place an Alameda Police serial number thereon.
(Ord. No. 535 N.S. §§ 7-352—7-354; Ord. No. 1665 N.S.)
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