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Parking and stoppingQuestion 157 of 296

A Canada Post community mailbox is on the street. You want to park in front of it while you shop. What does the new law say?

  1. You may stop there only to deliver or pick up mail
  2. You may park there for up to 30 minutes
  3. You may park there after 6 pm
  4. You may park there with your flashers on
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Correct answer: You may stop there only to deliver or pick up mail

It is against the law to stop or park in front of a community mailbox, unless you stop for a short time to deliver or pick up mail.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 153, Parking impeding Canada Post community mailbox, page 75

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026