In article ,
(JNugent) wrote:

There could be a manufacturer's ID built into the frame somewhere.

There is - it's called the "Frame Number"

We could call it the Vehicle Identification Number.

Why - it already exists, it's called the "Frame Number"

And if the bike had a clear and unique public registration plate,
visible to any passer-by, any road-user or any police officer,
renewed annually (except where the VIN marked them as stolen or had
been erased/defaced or was otherwise not on the list of valid
VINs), it would be much harder for a market for stolen bikes to
exist.

That's an excellent idea - lets try it out on bigger vehicles first, like
cars. Especially this "renew the Registration plate every year" idea.

After all, if it reduces car thefts, then it'll certainly reduce bicycle
thefts, as they are soo much harder to steal. Oh wait...


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