On what grounds can the postal service refuse mail delivery?

Question

In my neighborhood, each house has drive up mail boxes, and I park my vehicle out on the street in front of my house. Well, I recently received a notice from my post office that they would stop mail delivery if I continued to park in from of my house. Can they do that?

Answer 1

Yes they can.  A carrier is not permitted to hop out of a vehicle to deliver mail.  It has everything to do with safety.  The rule is a carrier to supposed to be able to pull up to and away from a box without backing.  Children will some times run to the box to get the mail.  If a carrier has to back up, a child may be there.  Also parking in front of your neighbors house may keep them from getting their mail also.  Just try to not park in front of your box during the time frame your carrier may be there.

Answer 2

Mailbox blockage by a vehicle may also prevent the delivery of mail. According to our policy, the city or rural carrier should get out of the vehicle to make delivery if the mailbox is temporarily blocked by a vehicle.  However, if the carrier continually experiences a problem in serving curbline or rural boxes where the customer is able to control on‑street parking, the postmaster may withdraw delivery service.

Answer 3

sure can..im waiting for it to happen to my neighbors..for awhile they would park in front of MY house blocking my mailbox..i had to meet the mail person out there to get my mail..finally mentioned it to my neighbors and they now block their mailbox..ive heard the mail truck beeping for them to come out and get their mail...i dont think the mail person should have to leave their truck b/c of inconsiderate ppl