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 Arkansas, 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, improper lane changes, and illegal passing are covered under Arkansas traffic laws and can result in traffic citations, fines, and potentially points on a driver's license, which could lead to suspension. More severe conduct, such as using a vehicle to assault someone or engaging in vehicular racing, can be charged under criminal statutes, potentially leading to significant fines, jail time, or even prison sentences. Arkansas Code Annotated § 27-50-308 specifically addresses aggressive driving, defining it as the commission of two or more specific offenses such as following too closely, unsafe lane changes, or failure to yield, in a manner that endangers other persons or property. Penalties for aggressive driving can include fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense and whether it resulted in injury or property damage.