Movement, storage, and return of abandoned bicycles

Bicycles and motorcycles are very convenient vehicles, but if left unattended in public places such as roads, it will hinder the passage of people and emergency vehicles, which will adversely affect citizens' lives.
Therefore, in Yokohama City, the "Ordinance on Prevention of Leaving Yokohama City Bicycles (outside site)" was enacted in 1985, and based on the ordinance, bicycles and motorcycles that have been left unattended have been moved to storage locations.

In Yokohama City, the area around each railway station is designated as a "bicycle-free area", and bicycles and motorcycles left in the area are mainly moved. By installing signs in areas such as around stations, we are disseminating them.
List page of prohibited areas

• Designated station
  As of April 1, 2021: 117 stations (out of 138 stations)

Abandoned bicycles and motorcycles (in principle, 50cc or less) are subject to movement.
※Leaving is a condition in which it is placed in a public place other than the place where parking is permitted, and the user is away from bicycles, etc., so it cannot be moved immediately.
Bicycles and motorcycles placed on roads outside the no-parking zone are subject to movement if they have been left for more than 7 days.
According to the regulations, impounded bicycles Motorcycles are kept in storage areas.

Users and owners of moved bicycles and motorcycles should be picked up at the storage location.
Storage location list page
The storage period is 2 months from the date of transfer. Items that have passed the storage period will be disposed of.
●Collection time at the storage location
[All storage locations except Shinyamashita storage locations]
　Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
　Saturday　　　　　　　　： From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
　　※We do not return on Monday, Thursday, Sunday, public holidays, their transfer holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/3).

[Shinyamashita Storage Location]
　Tuesday to Friday　　　　： From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
　Saturday　　　　　　　　： From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
　　※We do not return on Monday, Sunday, public holidays, transfer holidays, and New Year's holidays (12/29-1/3).

• Fees
  • Bicycle: 1,500 yen
  • Bike: 3,000 yen
• Keys for bicycles and motorcycles
• Those who can identify themselves (driver's license, insurance card, etc.)

※In addition to the above, please fill out the “Application for Return of Abandoned Bicycles / Receipt” at the counter. You don't need private seal.

Bicycles and motorcycles that have been moved can be referred to the storage location using anti-crime program registration number, sign number (license plate), etc.
Please contact each storage location by phone.
Storage location list page

Frequently asked questions and answers regarding the movement, storage and return of abandoned bicycles, so please also check here.