Abandoned bikes to be removed

Friday 05 May 2023

Cycle shelters and stands are being cleared of abandoned bikes ahead of the summer.

They will be collected by charity Go for the parts to be recycled for parts or revamped and sold on.

“Cycle shelters and racks in Guernsey are well-used, especially in the warmer and drier months, so it’s important to make sure that all the bicycles occupying these spaces are being used and aren’t abandoned, taking up much needed space,” said Paul James, Road Safety Officer.

In March they placed 10 notices on bikes or trailers.

Four were moved and one person confirmed the bike was not abandoned.

The others will be taken soon.

“This week, signs have been placed on another 20 bicycles, which included two that had signs previously placed on them in March but appear not to have been used. The bicycles identified this week need to be made roadworthy or removed by 5th June or they will be removed.

“We have spoken to GO who have agreed to collect the bikes after the deadline has passed to put them to better use or recycle any parts that cannot be used. We’re grateful to GO for working with us on this, ensuring as little waste as possible, no cost to the taxpayer and bringing benefit to a local charity.”

He said that they appreciated that some bikes might not be in perfect condition but were usable, so they only placed signs on those which were obviously not roadworthy because they had flat tyres, missing or broken parts, or had weeds growing through them showing they had not been used for some time.