On Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:19:06 -0600, "HeyBub"
wrote:

[snip]

If the box doesn't have a flag, the box doesn't conform to government
regulations. If the box is non-conforming, the postal service may decline to
service it.

In reality, it's just one more reason the postal service may get on your
case. ("It's too high off the ground, it doesn't have a flag, it is not
lockable, it's painted the wrong color, and made of unapproved material, and
we don't like the dog much either!")



Homeowner planted flowers too close to mailbox, and postal carrier
allergic to bees.