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<br />y? 1 <br />If the use of street names and house numbers has been authorized, the <br />house number should be shown on the mailbox. If the mailbox is located nn <br />a street other than the one on which the customer resides, the street name <br />and house number must be inscribed on the box. In all instances, placing the <br />owner's name on the box is optional. Generally, boxes should be installed <br />with the bottom of the box between 31/2 and 4 feet from the roadway. <br />However, due to varying road and curb conditions, and other factors, it is <br />recommended that customers contact the postmaster or carrier prior to <br />initially erecting or replacing their mailbox and support. <br />Mailboxes on rural routes must be located on the right-hand side of the <br />road in the direction traveled by the carrier. The box must be placed 'and <br />served to comply with state laws and highway and postal regulations. The <br />carrier must have access without having to leave the vehicle. Supports for <br />mailboxes should be of adequate strength and size to properly support the <br />box. <br />Reports have been received that some mailbox supports are so massive <br />they are damaging the vehicles and causing serious injuries to people who <br />accidently strike them. The use of heavy metal posts. concrete posts, and <br />miscellaneous items of farm equipment, such as milk cans filled with <br />concrete, should be avoided. The ideal support is an assembly which, if <br />struck, will bend or fall away from the striking vehicle instead of severely <br />damaging the vehicle and injuring its occupants. Boxes and supports should <br />be kept painted and free from rust. <br />Your participation and cooperation in Mailbox Improvement Week will be <br />greatly appreciated by your rural carrier and the Postal Service. <br />POSTMASTER