Single faced traffic signals are certainly easier to pack than a bulky 4-way, yet you may find that really hard to get treasure clear across the country and you sure don't want it to arrive in multiple pieces.

One safe practice taught me by Phil Glick is to remove the visors, remove and reinstall the lenses backwards in the light, pad the signal well in the box and ship the visors separately. But in some instances the visors may not be removable and the lens gaskets may not tolerate the lenses being reversed. If the signal parts are still reasonably tight fitting, it may make more sense to pack the signal fully assembled. A few tricks will help ensure that the signal arrives intact.

A very stiff box of appropriate dimensions needs to be found. It should be large enough so that at least three inches of cardboard and/or styrofoam padding (including the box itself) are on all sides of the light. (This padding will help ensure that you can collect on insurance if somehow the shipping gorillas still manage to wreck your light.)

The next issue involves making sure that the visors don't get crushed. Constructing cardboard rings at least two layers thick around the visors will keep them from getting crushed if something heavy lands on the box.

Finally any gaps should be filled with pieces of foam or cardboard and the carton securely taped tight.

Extra materials to line the sides.

Simple but effective cardboard rings.

A signal safely delivered.

Foxy approves John's work.