Should You Put Emergency (ICE) Info on Your Motorcycle Key Tag?
If you come off and can't speak for yourself, the people helping you have to guess who you are and who to call. An ICE — In Case of Emergency — motorcycle key tag answers those questions instantly. It's a small, cheap bit of kit that could matter a lot. Here's how to do it well.
What "ICE" means
ICE stands for In Case of Emergency. An ICE tag carries the handful of details a first responder or member of the public needs to act fast: who to call, and the key facts about you. It lives on your keys, so it's with you on every ride.
What to put on an emergency key tag
Keep it brief and readable — a few clear words beat a paragraph nobody can scan in a hurry:
- ICE contact — a name and mobile number for who to call.
- Your name — so responders can identify you.
- Blood group — if you know it.
- Serious allergies or conditions — e.g. penicillin allergy, diabetes, epilepsy.
- Reg plate (optional) — helps identify your bike and return lost keys.
What to leave off
Don't turn your keys into a security risk. Skip your full home address and anything that links lost keys straight to your front door. A reg plate and a contact number are useful; your address isn't. Keep medical detail to what genuinely helps in an emergency.
A smart layout: name on the front, ICE on the back
Our tags are double-sided, so a popular setup is your bike's name or your road name on the front, and your ICE contact and details on the back. You get a tag that looks the part day to day and does a serious job when it counts. (For more front-side inspiration, see our 15 keychain ideas.)
Back it up
A key tag is a great visible prompt, but don't make it your only line of defence. Also save ICE contacts in your phone, keep a card in your wallet, and consider a sticker inside your helmet. Layers help.
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Design Your Tag →Frequently asked questions
What does ICE mean on a key tag?
ICE stands for In Case of Emergency. An ICE tag carries the details that help responders act fast if you're hurt and can't speak — typically an emergency contact and key medical information.
What should I put on a motorcycle emergency tag?
Keep it short: ICE contact name and number, your name, blood group, serious allergies or conditions, and optionally your reg plate. Use clear, brief wording so it can be read at a glance.
Should I put my number plate on my key tag?
Putting your reg on the back of a tag helps lost keys find their way home and can identify your bike, without exposing your home address. Don't print your full address.
Where should I keep my ICE information?
Attach an ICE tag to your keys or jacket zip so it's with you on every ride, and back it up with ICE contacts in your phone and a card in your wallet or helmet.