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 Delaware, 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 in Delaware is defined under Title 21, Section 4175A of the Delaware Code. This statute outlines behaviors such as following too closely, unsafe lane changes, disregarding traffic signals, and excessive speeding as aggressive driving, which is a traffic offense that can result in fines, traffic school, and points on a driver's license. More severe conduct may be classified as reckless driving under Title 21, Section 4175, which is a more serious offense and can lead to higher fines, license suspension, and even imprisonment. Additionally, if an individual uses a vehicle to commit an assault, they could be charged with assault with a deadly weapon, a felony that carries significant penalties including potential prison time. Delaware law enforcement and courts take aggressive driving seriously, and consequences can be severe to deter such dangerous behavior on the roads.