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 Montana (MT), while there is no specific criminal offense termed 'road rage,' behaviors typically associated with road rage can lead to criminal charges under various traffic and criminal statutes. Aggressive driving behaviors such as speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, and illegal passing are traffic offenses that can result in citations, fines, and points on a driver's license. More serious offenses, such as reckless driving, may lead to driver's license suspensions. If aggressive driving escalates to the point where it endangers others, it could be charged as negligent or reckless endangerment, which is a more serious criminal offense. Additionally, if an individual uses a vehicle to commit an assault, they could be charged with assault with a weapon, potentially leading to significant fines and incarceration. Montana law enforcement and courts take these offenses seriously, and penalties can be severe, reflecting the risks these behaviors pose to public safety.