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 Idaho, 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 Idaho is defined under Idaho Code § 49-1401 as a misdemeanor and includes acts such as speeding, ignoring traffic signals, following too closely, and other dangerous maneuvers. Reckless driving, which is a more serious offense, is addressed under Idaho Code § 49-1401 and can result in more severe penalties, including fines and potential jail time. Additionally, if aggressive driving escalates to physical confrontations or the use of a vehicle to intimidate or harm another, charges such as assault or assault with a deadly weapon (the vehicle) could apply. Penalties for these offenses can include significant fines, driver's license suspension, and even imprisonment, depending on the severity of the incident and whether it resulted in injury or property damage.