Beverly Brings Back Bicycle Registration Tags

BEVERLY, MA — Beverly police are bringing back a bicycle registration program designed to help find lost and stolen bikes.

Those who choose to register their bikes will have a tamper-proof aluminum tag affixed to a discreet location. The owner's information and the tag number will be entered into a police database.

The program is free and voluntary.

The program — which police said has been on "years of hiatus" — will be limited to 20-inch bikes and above.

Those wishing to participate should contact sfiore@beverlyma.gov or messa@beverlyma.gov for more information. Registration will also be available at the George Robertson Bike Rodeo at Lynch Park on Aug. 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Beverly police also said they have nearly run out of the free helmets they have been distributing to those who need them in the city. Police handed out 50 helmets this year with the help of the Mayor's Office, the Beverly Bike Committee and City Councilor Todd Rotondo.

"We still have a limited amount left but helmets will be available at the bike rodeo," police said.

Police are still giving out gift cards to local businesses for proper helmet use and bicycle safety. They are also still adding entries to the bicycle raffle for one free boys and one girls 20-inch mountain bike.

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)

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