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 Virginia, while there is no specific criminal offense termed 'road rage,' the state does criminalize various forms of aggressive and reckless driving that are often associated with road rage incidents. Under Virginia law, reckless driving is a broad offense that can include speeding, driving too fast for conditions, failing to yield right-of-way, and other dangerous driving behaviors. Reckless driving is generally considered a Class 1 misdemeanor, which can result in penalties such as fines, driver's license suspension, and even jail time. Additionally, more severe incidents may be charged under other statutes, such as assault or assault with a deadly weapon if a vehicle is used to threaten or harm another person. Virginia takes aggressive driving seriously, and the consequences reflect the potential danger these actions pose to public safety.