For Answers, Ask Traffic Talk

Ever wonder why it’s illegal to change lanes near an intersection, or why the light at your offramp always seems to turn red just as you approach? Do you see the same violations taking place on a particular freeway?

Ask Traffic Talk for help. We’ll find the answers you need to get around the Valley safely and efficiently.

Traffic Talk appears Fridays in The Times Valley Edition. Readers may submit comments and questions about traffic in the Valley to Traffic Talk, Los Angeles Times, 20000 Prairie St., Chatsworth, CA 91311.

Include your name, address and phone number. Letters may be edited and no anonymous letters will be accepted. Fax letters to (818) 772-3338. Or you can e-mail questions to valley@latimes.com.