Retrieve a bicycle that has been seized
Did you fasten your bike to a bicycle rack that has since been removed for the winter? Did you fasten your bike to a tree, private fence or city furniture? If yes, then it may have been seized. Learn how you can retrieve it.
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You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Communication channels
By phone
Ahuntsic neighbourhood station
If your bicycle was seized, you must contact your neighborhood station, Ahuntsic or Cartierville at 514 280-0110. Visit the SPVM Web site to search for a neighbourhood station by postal code.
If your bike was attached to a parking meter, you must contact Agence de mobilité durable at 514 868-3737.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Good to know
Once a year, unclaimed bikes are donated to a non-profit organization.
Communication channels
By phone
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Communication channels
By phone
Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood police station
If your bike was seized, you must contact your neighbourhood station, Côte-des-Neiges or Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Visit the SPVM Web site to search for a neighbourhood station by postal code.
If your bike was attached to a parking meter, you must contact Agence de mobilité durable at 514-868-3737.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Good to know
If the frame cannot be salvaged, the borough can collect it and dispose of it.
Communication channels
By phone
Neighbourhood station
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Good to know
If the frame cannot be salvaged, the borough can collect it and dispose of it.
If, after a certain time, the bicycle remains unclaimed, it will be auctioned off.
Communication channels
By phone
Neighbourhood station
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike and of the location where it was seized. The key for the cut padlock can also serve as proof.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Communication channels
By phone
Direction de la voirie
If your bicycle has been seized, make an appointment with the Division de la voirie.
If your bike was attached to a parking meter, you must contact Agence de mobilité durable at 514-868-3737.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Communication channels
By phone
Saint-Paul, Petite-Bourgogne, Pointe-Saint-Charles, Saint-Henri, Ville-Émard neighbourhood station
If your bike was seized, you must contact your neighbourhood station, Saint-Paul, Petite-Bourgogne, Pointe-Saint-Charles, Saint-Henri, Ville-Émard or Centre-ville at 514 280-0120. Visit the SPVM Web site to search for a neighbourhood station by postal code.
If your bike was attached to a parking meter, you must contact Agence de mobilité durable at 514-868-3737.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Communication channels
By phone
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Communication channels
By phone
Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood station
If your bike was seized, you must contact your neighbourhood station - either Hochelaga-Maisonneuve at 514 280-0123 or Mercier at 514 280-0148. Visit the SPVM Web site to search for a neighbourhood station by postal code.
If your bike was attached to a parking meter, you must contact Agence de mobilité durable at 514-868-3737.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Good to know
If the frame cannot be salvaged, the borough can handle its collection and disposal.
Once a year, unclaimed bikes are donated to a non-profit organization.
Communication channels
By phone
Neighbourhood station
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Communication channels
By phone
Division de la sécurité publique
If your bicycle has been seized, contact the Division de la sécurité publique to get an incident number.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Good to know
If the frame cannot be salvaged, the borough can collect and dispose of it.
Bikes that remain unclaimed after a certain time are auctioned off.
Communication channels
By phone
Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM)
If your bike was attached to a parking meter, you must contact Agence de mobilité durable at 514-868-3737.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Good to know
If the frame cannot be salvaged, the borough can collect and dispose of it.
Communication channels
By phone
Rivières-des-Prairies neighbourhood station
If your bike was seized, you must contact your neighbourhood station, Rivières-des-Prairies or Pointe-aux-Trembles at 514 280-0149. Visit the SPVM Web site to search for a neighbourhood station by postal code
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Communication channels
By phone
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If your bike was seized, you must contact the Division de la voirie to make an appointment to retrieve it. You can also contact your neighbourhood station.
If your bike was attached to a parking meter, you must contact Agence de mobilité durable at 514-868-3737.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Communication channels
By phone
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If your bike was attached to a parking meter, you must contact Agence de mobilité durable at 514-868-3737.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Good to know
If the frame cannot be salvaged, the borough can collect it and dispose of it.
Communication channels
By phone
Neighbourhood station
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Communication channels
By phone
Neighbourhood police station 16
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Good to know
If the frame cannot be salvaged, the borough can handle its collection and disposal.
If the bicycle remains unclaimed after a certain time, it will be donated to a non-profit organization.
Communication channels
By phone
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If your bike was attached to a parking meter, you must contact Agence de mobilité durable at 514-868-3737.
You will need to prove that you are the owner, providing either a bill or a sufficiently detailed description of the bike.
It could take a few days for the bicycle to be taken to the city pound.
Follow these instructions to prevent your bike from being seized.
Learn more
By phone
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If your bike was attached to a parking meter, you must contact Agence de mobilité durable at 514 868-3737.
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