I regularly see calls for cyclists to get registered and licensed. But the truth is, that is actually an antiquated idea that has been abolished long ago. Which begs the question, What Happened to Bicycle License Plates...

Thanks to ‪@TaylorJonPeters‬ for creating the Parisian thief animation.

0:00 Old bike license plates
0:22 Do cyclists need to be licensed and registered?
1:05 History of bicycle license plates
2:15 Places with bicycle registration
3:45 Reasons we should have registration
4:23 The Parisian Bike Plate Thief
4:51 Discourage bike riding
5:21 How to license children
6:19 Doesn't prevent theft
6:22 Drains Police resources
6:35 It's expensive
7:15 Bicycles are not cars
7:46 It's not worth it