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The presence of a mailbox does not make parking in front of it illegal. Whether you can park there legally or not usually depends on whether or not it would be a legal area to park if the mailbox weren't there. This is generally speaking, and is not to say that there won't be places where local ordinance prohibits it.
Additional Info: US Postal regulations do not require a postal carrier to deliver mail to a blocked mailbox. If the curbside box cannot be reached from their vehicle they are not required to dismount to place the mail into the box when/if it is obstructed.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 6y agoNot that I can find. According to the U. S. Postal Operations Manual, if a mailbox is temporarily blocked, "the carrier normally dismounts to make delivery". Should the mailbox continue to be blocked, the Post Master may withdraw delivery service - but that requires notifications and the customer has to have the ability to control access to the mailbox.
Now, if someone is constantly blocking access to your mailbox so you no longer get mail, that might be resolved by looking at local ordinances. Some community might have regulations regarding that - including parking too close to a driveway, etc.
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∙ 8y agoYou need to check the laws in your jurisdiction to determine whether blocking another party’s mailbox so as to prevent the mail from being delivered is illegal.
Where mail deliveries are done by truck, the mail carrier is not required to exit their vehicle to walk around a vehicle that is blocking a mailbox. If someone’s car is blocking your mailbox you should inquire at the post office and the local police department to determine what your options are.
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∙ 8y agoIf it's your own, I don't see what the problem would be. If it's someone else's, then you have a legal issue.
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What is the law against opening a mailbox?
It is a federal offense and a felony to tamper with someone's mail and mailbox. The mailbox is actually considered the property of the post office, no matter who bought it.
Is there a law against keeping a dog in a block of flats?
not at all
Is it against the law to look through a mailbox?
It may depend on your motive for doing so, but generally yes, if it isn't yours!
Is it a federal crime to open another persons mail?
What kind of mailbox? A residential mailbox? A rural delivery mailbox? A mailbox in a parcel store? An official USPS mailbox? All are offenses, the last one especially. The fact that it turned out to be empty is immaterial. You didn't know it was empty when you broke into it, your intent was to open it and gain access to whatever was inside.
Is it against the law to chase drivers in a residential area?
If you're the police, no. It may be against policy, but it's not, technically speaking, illegal.
Can you park in front of a mailbox?
I am currently dealing with issue with our new home. In Texas at least, no it is not against the law to block someone's mailbox if it is on a public street which most suburban homes are. It is perfectly lawful I have found for someone to continually block your mailbox and prevent you from getting your mail. There is not a thing the police or the postoffice will do about it. I have contacted our postmaster, police and city to find these answers. Unfortunately it is the tax paying home owner who is left dealing with mailbox blockers if they wish to get their mail.
Is it criminal leaving threatening notes in mailbox?
yesAdded: Actually it would constitute TWO offenses. (1) It is against the law to threaten someone and, (2) it is against federal law to deposit anything, except mail, in a mailbox intended for the receipt of US Mail.
Who can put mail in a mailbox?
Only the Post Office, it is your personal mail. No one else is suppose use your mail box or take anything out of it, if they get into your mail box, that is against the law and they should be reported to the police department.
IS delay and destruction of mail a felony?
No, but it is against both federal and local law. Federal law because it is violation of the US Postal Regulations, and local because of the cost and expense to the owner of replacing the mailbox.
Why would the USPS take back all the mail in someone's mailbox?
They don't really take away your mail unless you have done something against the law or something like that to make them do that, but sometimes they don't deliever your mail if your mailbox is full and they just keep it until you clean it out.
Is it against the law to block access to a post office?
Are you referring to the office itself, or a mailbox? Under what additional circumstances? If you're referring to the actual office, it's likely you would be arrested for "disorderly conduct", and advised of criminal trespass. Regarding mailboxes, in general, you may block your own mailbox without consequence (other than the mailman won't deliver your mail); however, blocking anyone else's may result in a civil suit or, depending on the area, be an infraction. However, this is my knowledge in general. You would need to refer to, or specify, the statutes of your local governments.
What are the laws for parking in front of a mailbox?
Question isn't clear enough. Are you asking about a roadside collection box or a rural-type delivery box. In the first case - the local municipality will undoubtedly have a regulation keeping it clear enough for a vehicle to pull up to it. In the latter case - Postal Regulations do not require a carrier to make a delivery to any roadside mailbox which they cannot gain ready access without leaving their vehicle.
