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 North Dakota, 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, and illegal passing are traffic offenses that can result in citations, fines, and points on a driver's license. More severe conduct, such as using a vehicle to assault someone, could be charged under general criminal laws, potentially as assault with a deadly weapon. North Dakota's reckless driving statute, for instance, includes penalties for driving in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property, which could cover many road rage behaviors. Penalties for reckless driving can include fines, imprisonment, and driver's license suspension. It is important for individuals to understand that aggressive driving can lead to serious legal consequences, including significant fines and potential jail time.