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 Maine, while there is no specific criminal offense termed 'road rage,' behaviors typically associated with road rage can fall under various traffic and criminal statutes. Aggressive driving actions such as speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, and illegal passing are traffic violations that can result in fines, points on a driver's license, and potentially license suspension. More serious offenses, such as using a vehicle to assault another person, could be charged under Maine's criminal laws, potentially as assault with a deadly weapon. Maine law enforcement takes aggressive driving seriously, and individuals exhibiting such behaviors can face significant legal consequences, including fines and incarceration, depending on the severity of the offense and whether it resulted in injury or property damage.