How to deal with rural mailbox vandalism?

Snowplow, inexperienced drivers, Mailbox Baseball and other types of vandalism can cause a serious damage to your mailbox.
There can be several different approaches to Mailbox vandalism problem.

• Vandal proof mailboxes. The main problem of this solution is that an inexperience driver or a teenager with a baseball bat can be seriously injured when trying to damage your mailbox.
• Mailbox that is not only vandal proof, but also makes a visual impression of being solid and heavy. The main advantage of this solution is that everyone is clearly warned to be careful with your mailbox. One of the most elegant solutions is a mailbox planter or a brick mailbox. However, in some states brick mailboxes are prohibited on state maintained roads due to them being dangerous in case of an accident. It would be good idea to check local regulations before installing this type of mailboxes.
• VandalGard Mailbox Protector to put around your current mailbox. Looks pretty ugly, but works...
• Mailbox construction that “gives up”. The unique Boomerang inserted into your mailbox post "gives" rather than resists - preserving your post and preserving your mailbox - then comes back, just like an Australian boomerang.