Road Rage

* Re “Rage Isn’t Just a No-Signal Turn,” editorial, July 23: The Times points out that fatal assaults are “often precipitated by the smallest of perceived slights.” Since slights are often the result of poor or ineffective communication, why not try the following. Let’s place inexpensive electronic ticker-tape-like devices on all rear fenders or trunks. The driver with the simple push of a button could flash the following messages:

* Sorry, my mistake.

* Thank you for your courtesy.

* Excuse me, I’m lost.

* Help, emergency. I need to get over.

* Have a nice day.

Such simple courtesies could reduce anger before it escalates into rage.

MICHAEL A. GLUECK

Newport Beach

* Cure road rage by revoking the licenses of those caught driving recklessly or aggressively, and then we’ll have people forced to use a subway system that nobody else seems to want or need.

DAVID MARKO

Los Angeles