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 Utah, 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 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. Utah's reckless driving statute, found in Utah Code § 41-6a-528, defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. Convictions for reckless driving can lead to a driver's license being suspended or revoked. Furthermore, if aggressive driving escalates to the point of physical confrontation or the use of a vehicle to threaten or cause harm, it could be charged as assault or even assault with a deadly weapon, potentially leading to significant fines and jail or prison time. It's important for drivers to understand that while 'road rage' is not a standalone offense, the actions that constitute road rage can have serious legal consequences.