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 Wisconsin, 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 actions 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. Reckless driving, in particular, is a serious offense that can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances and can include penalties such as fines, license suspension, and imprisonment. Furthermore, if aggressive driving escalates to physical confrontations or the use of a vehicle as a weapon, charges could escalate to assault or even homicide. Wisconsin law enforcement agencies and courts take these offenses seriously, and consequences can be severe, including significant fines and potential jail or prison time.