Does mailbox have to be next to driveway?

It is not necessary to get permission before you move your mailbox. You can move your mailbox to the other side of your driveway without a problem. As long as it is on the right-hand side of the road so that the mail carrier can easily access it, you should be fine.

Why are mailboxes on the other side of the road?

The mailboxes must be on the right-hand side of the road in the carrier’s travel direction in all cases where traffic conditions make it dangerous for the carrier to drive to the left to reach the mailboxes, or where doing so would constitute a violation of traffic laws and regulations.

What are the mailboxes on the street called?

A cluster box can serve as commercial mailboxes or as a centralized mail delivery location for a street, neighborhood, apartment development, or subdivision. This article looks at the different types of cluster mailboxes, how they work, and their advantages over individual roadside mailboxes.

What side of your driveway does your mailbox go on?

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Mailbox Height and Placement Rules Your mailbox door must be 6 to 8 inches from the curb when closed. Your mailbox must face outward and be placed on the right-hand side of the road.

What side of the driveway should the mailbox go?

Hi Mohammed: Right. Curbside mailboxes must be placed on the right-hand side of the road and facing outward so that mail carriers can access it easily without leaving their vehicle.

Why is the letter box red?

On 4 July 1955, Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield announced that the Post Office would begin painting all mail collection boxes in red, white, and blue to make them easily identifiable. Subsequently, the Post Office began painting mail collection boxes in red and blue, with white lettering.

What does flag on mailbox mean?

When the flag is raised, it means that there is outgoing mail inside. The postal carrier will stop even if she has no incoming mail to deposit because she knows there is outgoing mail to be picked up. In contrast, postal carriers will not stop at mailboxes without flags unless they have incoming mail to deliver.

Does it matter where my mailbox is?

Position your mailbox 41″ to 45″ from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry. Place your mailbox 6″ to 8″ back from the curb. If your mailbox is on a different street from your house or apartment, put your full street address on the box.

Can the post office tell you where to put your mailbox?

The USPS does not legislate the relocation of residential mailboxes nationally. Rather, they allow local postmasters to decide what is best for their geographic location and mail service. Make a quick trip or call to your local post office first.

What to do if someone hits your mailbox and drives off?

If someone else hits your mailbox, make sure that you get a police report of the incident. This may help the claims process go more smoothly, but it may also help you find the culprit so that they can pay for the damages.