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 Minnesota, while there is no specific criminal offense termed 'road rage,' behaviors typically associated with road rage can lead to criminal charges under various statutes. Aggressive driving actions such as speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, improper lane changes, and illegal passing can result in traffic citations under Minnesota's traffic laws. More severe conduct, such as engaging in a motor vehicle race on a public road, can be charged under Minnesota Statute 169.13, which addresses reckless or careless driving. This statute includes penalties that may involve fines and/or imprisonment. Furthermore, if aggressive driving escalates to the point of physical confrontation or the use of a vehicle as a weapon, charges could escalate to assault or even assault with a deadly weapon, potentially leading to significant fines and incarceration. Additionally, Minnesota law allows for driver's license suspension for those who commit multiple traffic offenses or exhibit dangerous driving behavior.