# Hanau police bicycle coding initiative

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hanau-police-bicycle-coding-initiative
> Updated: 2026-08-28T05:12:21.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Hanau City Police and Hanau Police Station launched a collaborative bicycle coding initiative to combat theft. The program involves engraving a unique F.E.I.N. (Fahrrad-Eigentümer-Identifikations-Nummer) code onto bicycle or e-scooter frames to make stolen property harder to resell and easier to return to owners.

Following high public interest and significant demand during initial events in Kesselstadt, authorities have confirmed that the partnership will continue into 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Hanau police continue bicycle coding initiative to prevent theft

Police in Hanau are continuing a successful bicycle coding program to prevent theft, using unique F.E.I.N. engravings to help identify owners and deter the resale of stolen bikes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanau-police-continue-bicycle-coding-initiative-to-prevent-theft

### 2026-08-16: Hanau police to offer free bicycle coding to prevent theft

Hanau police will offer free bicycle coding on August 25, 2026, to prevent theft. Residents must bring ID and proof of ownership and schedule an appointment in advance.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanau-police-to-offer-free-bicycle-coding-to-prevent-theft

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Cite as: Hanau police bicycle coding initiative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hanau-police-bicycle-coding-initiative