No person shall stop, set or park any vehicle
in any location which obstructs vehicular access to any mailbox or
mail receptacle by any representative of the United States Postal
Service engaged in the delivery or pickup of mail during the hours
between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, exclusive
of legal holidays.
Violation of this article shall be punishable
as follows:
A. First
offense: written warning.
B. Second
and third offenses: fine of $50.
C. Fourth
and subsequent offenses: fine of $50 and removal of vehicle.
Vehicles cited for a fourth or subsequent offense
shall be removed from the location under the direction of an officer
of the Portsmouth Police Department, and the owner of the vehicle
so removed or towed shall be liable for the costs of towing, storage
and other incidental expenses connected with such removal.