There's actually Supreme Court caselaw saying that USPS drivers cannot be charged with anything while working. Sovereign immunity baby. That cop ain't getting nothing.
You are just so far away from being correct, it makes my head spin. 😵💫
Yes, mail drivers (like U.S. Postal Service carriers) can be arrested and criminally charged while on duty for committing crimes or severe traffic violations. While they are federal employees with limited immunities for routine parking or minor traffic infractions, they are fully subject to both state and federal laws. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Mail carriers can be charged and arrested for several specific offenses, including:
Mail Theft & Fraud: Stealing mail, intercepting checks, or using stolen credit cards found on their route is a serious federal crime. These cases are investigated by federal agents and can result in federal prison time. [1, 2, 3]
Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Operating a government or personal vehicle while intoxicated on the job is a severe violation that will result in arrest and immediate termination. [1]
Assault & Violence: Physically assaulting a customer or a member of the public on their route violates state and federal law. [1, 2, 3]
Severe Traffic Violations: While local police often issue written citations rather than making immediate arrests to prevent mail delays, mail drivers can absolutely be ticketed or arrested for reckless driving or vehicular manslaughter
Please, google before posting again. I mean come on, mail theft & fraud? Did you think that mail drivers could commit that & it was okay? Or reckless driving? 🤦♀️
No, a local Long Island mail carrier was taken off his route and moved away from customers after repeated attempted attacks on people, kicking pets, kicking peoples doors and then he drove fast at people standing in the street with their dogs, they had to jump out of the way. He didn’t get fired.
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u/eponymous-octopus Jun 09 '26
There's actually Supreme Court caselaw saying that USPS drivers cannot be charged with anything while working. Sovereign immunity baby. That cop ain't getting nothing.