REGULATIONS FOR REGISTER YOUR PROTECT YOUR BICYCLE AND MOPEDS Safe Riding tips: - Obey all traffic laws and traffic control devices. Stop at all red lights & Place registration sticker on stop signs, and yield to pedestrians. seat tube facing forward. - Do not wear headphones while Sticker must be visible from biking. the front of the bike. - Maintain a safe stopping distance behind moving cars. - Do not pass automobiles on the right. - Be courteous and fair to pedestrians, other bicyclists and automobiles. - Slow down and ride cautiously on rough/slippery roads and downhill. Bike serial numbers are commonly found under pedal crank - Stay safe and stay visible, especially when riding at night. DEFINITIONS: - ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET Bicycle - a two-wheeled pedal cycle. Moped - a motorized pedal cycle with operable pedals with a motor rated at 1.5 horsepower or less with a cylinder displacement of less than 50cc's. Pedal cycle - , bicycles, and . Vehicles that are designed to be propelled solely by . Sidewalk - a paved pathway, commonly used by pedestrians, parallel to a road.

BICYCLES AND MOPEDS OPERATION: All bicycles must be operated according to the provisions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Vehicle Code as it pertains to bicycles, as well as to the rules and regulations contained in University Policy SY16.  A moped shall be operated in accordance with all laws and University rules governing motor vehicles. A moped, however, may be registered and parked as a bicycle. REGISTRATION: Any person bringing a bicycle or moped on any campus of the University shall register the bicycle/moped and obtain a permit. NOTE: Those bicycles/mopeds registered by the Borough of State College are valid on the University Park Campus. Also, the University Park-issued permits are valid in the Borough of State College. This is by reciprocal agreement, and identical permits are issued. Upon expiration of the two-year permit, the bicycle/moped must be re-registered. Other University locations may make similar arrangements.  At locations other than University Park, the Police/Safety Office will establish locations, times, and procedures for bicycle/moped registrations.  At University Park, bicycles/mopeds shall be registered on-line at http://transportation.psu.edu/bicycle- registration. Bicycle permits will be mailed out to local addresses only. Computers are available for registration in the Parking Office lobby from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and permits are available immediately upon registering. Registrations and/or permits are not transferable. In the event of the sale of a bicycle/moped, or transfer of ownership, the new owner must register the vehicle in his/her name. The non-transferable bicycle permit must be affixed to the middle of the seat tube or visible on the seat post if it is a racing bicycle, and must face the front of the bicycle. The post or seat tube must be clean and dry for the permit to adhere properly. Note: your bicycle is not considered registered until the registration sticker is properly displayed on the bicycle. Each bicycle, in order to be acceptable for registration and issuance of a permit, must be equipped as follows: 1. A red reflector on the rear visible for a distance of up to 500 feet. 2. A headlamp which is visible for a distance of 500 feet is required if a bicycle/moped is operated at night. 3. An amber or white reflector on each side. REGULATIONS: Enforcement of these regulations shall be in effect at all times. Each reference to "" includes moped parking as well when the moped is registered as a bicycle.  Bicycles shall be ridden on approved bicycle routes and campus roads only. Riders must walk their bicycle at all other places. Specifically, bicycles shall not be ridden on sidewalks or on any pedestrian path in the limited bicycle zone, bounded by Fraser Road, Curtin Road, Shortlidge Road, and Pollock Road.  Bicycles may be ridden on malls and pedestrian paths other than those on central campus, given that the rider exercises due caution and yields to pedestrians. The operator of bicycles on malls and roadways must ride with regard for the safety of pedestrians and property and shall yield to pedestrians. Police Bike Patrols may operate on University walkways for routine patrol duties, when in pursuit of violators, or when responding to emergencies.  Bicycles shall be parked on campus at places clearly designated by the presence of bicycle racks. Specifically, a bicycle must not be parked in automobile parking spaces, on lawn areas, shrubs or flower beds, streets, driveways or in any building. This also includes sidewalks, trees, all hand railing, light poles, entrance ways to buildings, or places that hinder pedestrian travel.  In the event a bicycle rack is full, the bicycle may be parked upright in the general vicinity, provided it does not impede pedestrian traffic. NEVER ATTACH YOUR BICYCLE TO A HANDRAIL!  Any abandoned or non-registered bicycle parked on campus, or any bicycle parked hindering University operations, obstructing steps or a handicap ramp may be removed and impounded by Transportation Services. If it is necessary to cut a locking device to remove the bicycle, no reimbursement for the locking device will be made. If unclaimed within 90 days after impoundment, it shall be deemed a gift to the University, to be disposed of through appropriate University channels.  Any bicycle parked at any location of Penn State shall be parked at the risk of the owner, and should be locked at all times when unattended.  At University Park, a copy of the bicycle/moped regulations may be obtained at the Parking Office, Information Kiosks, University Police or online at www.transportation.psu.edu. o At other University locations, a copy may be obtained at the Business Office.

PENALTIES: Violations of these regulations shall subject the violator to penalties as follows:  NOTE: Mopeds, as motor vehicles, are subject to enforcement and penalties provided under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.

1. All moving violations $45.00 (Excessive speed, riding while wearing headphones, stop sign violations, wrong way on a one-way street, passing on the right of traffic, etc.)

2. Failure to properly register a bicycle/moped $10.00 3. Parked or affixed to any handrails, handicap ramps, $75.00 curb cuts, etc.

Bicycle penalties are payable at University Park at the University Parking Office. At other University locations, penalties are payable at the Business Office. Tickets must be paid within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of issuance. After that time, they are processed to a Collections Agency where additional fees may be assessed. If you feel you were ticketed in error, tickets may be appealed online at http://transportation.psu.edu/parking- tickets-appeals. All appeals must be received by the Parking Office within twenty (20) calendar days of the date of violation. All appeal decisions are final!

Stay visible. Stay safe. Enjoy your ride!

U.Ed. AUX 16-106