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 Nevada, while there is no specific criminal offense termed 'road rage,' behaviors typically associated with road rage can lead to criminal charges under various statutes. Aggressive driving behaviors such as speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, and illegal passing are punishable under Nevada's traffic laws. For instance, reckless driving, defined as driving 'in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property,' is a misdemeanor for the first offense and can escalate to a felony for subsequent offenses or if the behavior results in substantial bodily harm or death (NRS 484B.653). Additionally, assault with a deadly weapon, which can include the use of a motor vehicle, is a serious offense that can lead to significant fines and imprisonment (NRS 200.471). Nevada law enforcement agencies and courts take these offenses seriously, and penalties can include fines, driver’s license suspensions, and even jail or prison time depending on the severity of the incident and whether it resulted in injury or property damage.