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 Connecticut (CT), 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 violations that can result in fines, points on a driver's license, and potential license suspension. More severe conduct, such as engaging in a motor vehicle race on a highway (street racing) or assault with a motor vehicle, can lead to criminal charges, including significant fines and imprisonment. Connecticut law considers reckless driving, which may include actions driven by road rage, as a criminal offense that can be penalized by fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the offense and the presence of any resulting injuries or property damage.