Town of Wallkill, NY Chapter 156 Mailboxes, Obstruction of

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill 1-22-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1998. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 205.

Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 233.

Removal of vehicles — See Ch. 237.

§ 156-1 Intent.

It is the intention of the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill to make it easier for postal workers to deliver mail and to prevent mailboxes from being obstructed by vehicles.

§ 156-2 Unlawful acts.

The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill hereby determines that it shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle within six feet of a mailbox during days of mail delivery between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

§ 156-3 Enforcement.

Enforcement shall be by the Town of Wallkill Police Department, Parking Enforcement and the Code Enforcement Officials.

§ 156-4 Penalties for offenses.

The fine for parking within six feet of a mailbox during days of mail delivery between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. shall be $25. In addition, the enforcement officials may have any vehicle in violation towed at the owner's expense.

§ 156-5 Exceptions.

Enforcement will not take place on Sundays nor on all federal holidays when the United States Postal Service does not deliver mail.