Mail Receptacles Regulations

16 A rural mail box shall be

• (a) located along the right hand side of the road according to the courier's line of travel in a position where the courier can reach and service it from his vehicle without impeding pedestrian or vehicular traffic;

• (b) erected so that

  • (i) the box is securely attached to a fixed post or cantilever arm,

  • (ii) the bottom of the box is approximately 100 cm above the roadway,

  • (iii) the box does not obstruct or obscure other boxes located nearby, and

  • (iv) the box allows the ready delivery or collection of mail; and

• (c) identified by having the name of each boxholder printed in indelible lettering not less than 2.5 cm high on the side of the box or on a name plate securely attached to the box and facing towards the courier as he approaches the box in the course of his usual travel route.