Check here whether a lock has been approved by ART and how many stars it received

Always lock your bicycle with an ART approved lock.
And always use a second ART lock to secure your bike to the “fixed world”.

Check here whether a lock has been approved and how many stars it received.

ART: a quality mark for bike locks

You can recognise a safe, high-quality lock by its ART seal of approval. Just about all insurers today require to use an ART approved lock to secure your bike when taking out insurance against theft. That’s why manufacturers all over the world are having their locks tested and certified by ART.

Lock your bike securely

Stay one step ahead of thieves by always locking your bicycle with an ART approved lock. And always use a second ART lock to secure your bike to the “fixed world”, like a bridge or a bike rack. Read more…>

What is the ART Foundation?

The Dutch ART Foundation is committed to preventing bicycle theft. We work to improve the security level of bicycle locks. The Foundation is a joint project of the RAI Association, the ANWB, various insurance companies and SKG-IKOB. Manufacturers can have their locks tested and approved by ART. Locks are extensively tested for durability, weather resistance, environmental resistance and attack resistance. Locks that pass the test receive the ART quality mark. Since its inception in 1982, the ART quality mark has expanded to become the top security seal for manufacturers and insurers of bicycles in the Netherlands and countries all over the world.

What does the ART Foundation do?

The ART foundation improves the security of bicycles against theft by:

Formulating mechanical standards for the protection of bicycles.

Testing locks for which an inspection has been required.

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Certifying approved locks.

Promoting the use of ART approved locks.

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Who does the ART Foundation represent?

These organisations have joined together to form the ART Foundation:

ART approved locks have been extensively tested by an independent laboratory for durability, weather resistance, environmental resistance and attack resistance.