New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 1229: Sign required on privately-owned vehicle used in delivery of mail
What this law says, in plain English
Persons operating privately-owned vehicles to deliver U.S. mail must display a white rear sign reading 'U.S. MAIL' in black letters at least four inches high. Violation is punishable by fine not exceeding $25, imprisonment not exceeding ten days, or both.
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