There is not a criminal offense called road rage in most states, but there are criminal offenses for the aggressive, reckless driving motivated by anger, rage, and frustration that often leads to motor vehicle accidents and dangerous or deadly confrontations between drivers in road rage incidents. Aggressive driving behavior may also lead to traffic tickets and driver’s license suspensions for related offenses such as speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, lane blocking, illegal passing, racing, and assault with a deadly weapon (motor vehicle). And some states have passed laws that include significant fines and potential jail or prison time for such reckless driving.

In Florida, while there is no specific criminal offense termed 'road rage,' the state does have laws against aggressive driving behaviors that are commonly associated with road rage incidents. Florida Statutes define reckless driving as driving with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property, which can include actions like speeding, tailgating, and other aggressive maneuvers. Convictions for reckless driving can result in penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense and whether it is a first or subsequent violation. Additionally, Florida law considers the act of assaulting someone with a vehicle as aggravated assault, which is a felony offense. This can apply in extreme cases of road rage where a driver intentionally uses their vehicle to threaten or cause harm to another person. Traffic infractions such as illegal passing, racing, and lane blocking can also lead to traffic citations and points on a driver's license, which may eventually result in license suspension if enough points are accumulated.