How to Report Aggressive Driving in Each State

Road rage and aggressive driving are becoming very common on roadways across the United States. Therefore, you may be curious about how to report aggressive driving in your state. Our car accident attorneys at Spaulding Injury Law have created a list explaining how to report these incidents in each state and the punishments for convicted drivers. Keep in mind that aggressive driving may fall under reckless driving in some states because they have not implemented a law specifically for aggressive driving yet.

 

Alabama: Dial 9-1-1 before an accident can occur. You can also fill out a report on the aggressive incident online. Individuals who receive a first conviction of aggressive driving may be punished by imprisonment for up to 90 days. They may also receive a fine of $500.

 

Alaska: Get the vehicle’s information, such as license plate number, the make and model, description of the driver, and any characteristics that stand out about the vehicle. Call 9-1-1, and the dispatcher will guide you through the report.

 

Aggressive driving is considered a misdemeanor. Individuals convicted of this offense may spend up to one year in jail and receive a fine of up to $1,000. Their license will also be suspended for 30 days.

 

Arizona: Stay out of the way if confronted with an aggressive driver. Pull over to a safe location and call 9-1-1.

 

Aggressive driving is a class 1 misdemeanor. If an individual has been convicted, they may be required to take traffic survival classes and may receive up to 6 months in jail. The fine can be as much as $2500 and a 30-day license suspension.

 

Arkansas: Call *ASP or *277 to get in touch with state police about an aggressive driving situation.

 

Convicted drivers may spend between five to 90 days in jail. They may also be required to pay a fine that can be set between $25 to $500. If someone is injured, they may go to jail for 30 to 90 days and be required to pay a fine of up to $1,000.

 

California: Call 1-800-TELLCHP to report an aggressive driving incident. You can also fill out a Request for Driver Reexamination Form on the DMV website.

 

Aggressive driving is a misdemeanor. Convicted drivers may spend between 5 to 90 days in jail and receive a fine of at least $145 and, at most, $1,000. Two points will also be added to their license.

 

Colorado: Call *CSP (*277) to report an aggressive driver. Provide the location and vehicle description, and describe the driver’s actions.

 

This is considered a class 2 misdemeanor charge and may be punishable by spending up to 90 days in jail, receiving 8 points on your driving record, and paying a fine of up to $300.

 

Connecticut: Call 9-1-1 or 2-1-1 to report aggressive driving. Ensure you are at a complete stop and do not provoke the driver.

 

Individuals convicted of aggressive driving may spend up to 30 days in jail and be required to pay a fine between $100 to $300.

 

Delaware: Call 9-1-1 and give the dispatcher the location, vehicle description, the direction the vehicle is traveling, and the license plate number.

 

Convicted drivers will be fined between $100 to $300 and may be required to spend 10 to 30 days in jail. Six points will be placed on their license.

 

Florida: Dial *FHP (*347) from your cell phone. Describe the vehicle, the license plate number, a description of the driver’s behavior, and the direction they are traveling in.

 

Aggressive driving is considered a 2nd-degree misdemeanor. Individuals may spend up to 90 days in jail or six months on probation. They may also be required to pay a $500 fine.

 

Georgia: Call 9-1-1 to report an aggressive driver in Georgia. Provide the operator with a description of the behavior, license plate number, and vehicle information.

 

Aggressive driving is a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. This requires individuals to spend up to 12 months in prison and pay a fine of up to $5,000.

 

Hawaii: Fill out the Community Road Safety Watch form. You can drop it off at your local police department, mail it, or fax it. If it is an emergency, dial 9-1-1 to make a report.

 

Aggressive driving is a misdemeanor and can result in a fine of up to $1,000 and jail time of up to 30 days. Three to six points will also be added to the individual’s license.

 

Idaho: Call 208-265-5525 to make a report. Provide a description of the vehicle’s make and model, license plate number, location, and a description of the driver.

 

Individuals charged with aggressive driving may spend up to 90 days in jail and receive a fine of up to $300.

 

Illinois: Call 9-1-1 to report an aggressive driver. Be prepared to provide details about the driver, vehicle, and location.

 

Aggressive driving may result in a Class A misdemeanor charge. Individuals may also be required to spend up to one year in jail and pay up to $2500 in fines.

 

Indiana: To report aggressive driving, call the nearest police station. Give an accurate report on everything you saw, the location, and the vehicle’s direction.

 

This is a Class B misdemeanor. This means the driver may spend up to 180 days in jail and pay up to $1,000 in fines.

 

Iowa: If you see aggressive driving, you should report it to your local police department’s nonemergency phone number. In Des Moines, the phone number is 515-283-4811.

 

Individuals convicted of aggressive driving may receive a simple misdemeanor. As a result, they will need to pay a fine between $25 to $625. They may also spend up to 30 days in jail and have their license suspended for 5 to 30 days.

 

Kansas: Call *47 to report aggressive driving on the highways. If you are on a turnpike, you can call *KTA (*582).

 

Convicted drivers may spend up to 30 days in jail and may be required to pay fines between $25 to $625.

 

Kentucky: Call the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555 if you need to report aggressive driving.

 

If the individual is found guilty of aggressive driving, they may pay a fine between $20 to $100. Their license may also be suspended for up to 90 days.

 

Louisiana: Report aggressive driving to their Suspicious Activity Hotline at 1-800-434-8007. There is also the See Send App, where you can make reports. In addition, you can go online and fill out the Online Complaint of Suspicious or Criminal Activity form.

 

Convicted drivers will be required to pay a fine of up to $200 and serve up to 90 days in jail. Some individuals will need to complete 250 hours of community service as well.

 

Maine: Report aggressive driving to the local police station where the incident occurred.

Individuals convicted of aggressive driving will receive two to four points on their driving record, $575 to $1,000 in fines, and up to 6 months in jail. Their license may also be suspended for up to 180 days.

 

Maryland: If an aggressive driving incident is currently in progress, you should call 9-1-1. You can also fill out an online incident report, providing all details about the incident.

 

Aggressive driving is considered a misdemeanor. Individuals will be required to pay a fine of up to $500. The driver could spend up to two months in jail as well.

 

Massachusetts: Call your local police department. Let the authorities know what you saw as well as the make and model of the car, the license plate number, and any other important information.

 

Convicted drivers may be required to spend up to two years in prison. However, the typical punishment is a license suspension of 60 days.

 

Michigan: Call 9-1-1 and give as much information as possible about the driver and vehicle. Explain where the incident occurred and in which direction the driver was traveling.

Individuals found guilty of aggressive driving will receive a Misdemeanor charge, a $500 fine, and up to 93 days in prison.

 

Minnesota: Call 9-1-1 if you see aggressive driving on the highway. Call the local police station if you see aggressive driving on state roads or the interstate. You can also fill out an Online Unsafe Driving Report once you have safely made it to your destination or stopped.

 

Drivers who are convicted of aggressive driving may be required to pay a fine of $1,000 and serve up to 90 days in jail.

 

Mississippi: Call 9-1-1 to report an aggressive driving incident. Be ready to give accurate details about the driver and the vehicle so the authorities know who they are looking for.

The driver may be issued a fine between $5 and $100. They may also be required to spend up to 10 days in prison.

 

Missouri: Dial *55 or 1-800-525-5555 to report aggressive driving. You will need to explain what occurred during the incident and provide information about the driver and vehicle.

 

This is a Class B misdemeanor. Individuals will be required to pay up to $1,000 in fines and spend up to six months in jail. They will also receive six points on their driver’s license.

 

Montana: Use the online comment form if there is a nonemergency issue. You can also call 1-855-647-3777.

 

This will result in 90 days in jail and fines between $25 and $300. Five points may also be placed on the convicted driver’s license.

 

Nebraska: Call *55 or 1-800-525-5555 for any traffic complaints, including aggressive driving. You can also fill out the online complaint form.

Convicted motorists will face up to 3 months in jail, pay a fine of up to $500, and have their license suspended for between one month and one year.

 

Nevada: Call 775-888-7000 to report any dangerous driving incidents, including aggressive driving.

 

Drivers found guilty of aggressive driving may be required to pay a fine between $250 and $1,000. The court may also decide they must spend up to 6 months in jail.

 

New Hampshire: Dial #77 to report aggressive driving. Be prepared to answer questions asked by authorities related to the incident.

 

First offenders are given a fine of at least $500. They will also lose their license for 60 days. Six demerit points are added to the individual’s motor vehicle record and will stay there for five years.

 

New Jersey: New Jersey requires all aggressive driving reports to be made to #77. You can also dial 1-888-SAF-ROAD. Make sure you tell the dispatcher the car’s color, make and model, license plate number, and driver’s description.

 

The driver may be fined up to $200 and sentenced to jail for up to 60 days if convicted of this offense.

 

New Mexico: Call 505-877-8787 to report aggressive driving. Give all necessary information to the authorities about the driver and vehicle.

 

This is a petty misdemeanor charge and may result in a fee between $25 and $100. The convicted motorist may also spend 5 to 90 days in jail.

 

New York: Dial 9-1-1 to report dangerous or aggressive driving. You will need to know the individual’s license plate or vehicle description.

 

If an individual is convicted of aggressive driving, they will receive 5 points on their license and may need to pay a fine up to $300.

 

North Carolina: Call 9-1-1 and let authorities know what happened during the aggressive driving incident.

 

A person found guilty of aggressive driving will receive a Class 2 misdemeanor. They may be required to spend up to 30 days in jail and pay a fine of $1,000.

 

North Dakota: You can submit a tip online or dial 9-1-1 if you see any signs of aggressive driving.

 

This is a Class B misdemeanor, meaning the max penalty is a $1,500 fine and up to 30 days in prison.

 

Ohio: Dial #677 to report any unsafe drivers, including aggressive drivers. Provide all necessary information requested by dispatchers.

 

This minor misdemeanor will result in four points added to the driver’s license and a $150 fine.

 

Oklahoma: Call 9-1-1 to report an aggressive driver’s location. You will need to provide details of the incident and the vehicle and driver’s information.

 

Individuals who are caught aggressive driving may receive a fine between $100 and $500. They may also be required to spend 5 to 90 days in jail.

 

Oregon: Contact your local law enforcement agency’s non-emergency phone number at 503-823-3333 to report a vehicle participating in aggressive driving.

 

Individuals may spend up to one year in jail, be on probation for five years, and pay a maximum fine of $6,250.

 

Pennsylvania:

1. Safely pull off the road and dial 9-1-1.
2. Explain to the dispatcher everything that the driver is doing wrong.
3. Provide the make and model of the car, license plate number, and your location.

 

Convicted motorists may be fined at least $200, lose their license for six months, and spend up to 90 days in jail.

 

Rhode Island: Report an aggressive driving incident by dialing 9-1-1 and letting the authorities know all about the incident.

 

This misdemeanor charge may result in a $500 fine and a six-month jail sentence.

 

South Carolina: You can dial *47 to reach the highway patrol. Let them know about the aggressive driving incident, the details of the vehicle, and which direction the individual went.

 

This is a misdemeanor criminal offense and may result in six points to the individual’s license, up to 30 days in jail, and a fine between $25 and $200.

 

South Dakota: Call 605-773-3105 to report aggressive driving with the highway patrol. If things escalate and you feel unsafe dial 9-1-1.

 

Persons convicted of aggressive driving may spend up to one year in jail, pay a fine of up to $2,000, and have eight points added to their driving record.

 

Tennessee: Dial *THP (*847) to report any aggression on the roadways to the highway patrol. Vehicle description, location, and license plate number are beneficial.

 

Aggressive drivers will be given a Class B misdemeanor. They will need to pay a fine of up to $500 and spend up to 6 months in jail.

 

Texas: Call 3-1-1 to let authorities know about any aggressive behavior on the roads. Provide vehicle description, license plate number, location, and the direction they are traveling in.

Aggressive driving is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $200.

 

Utah: You can fill out an online incident report or call 1-801-799-3000. You can also call your local police station to make a report.

 

This is a Class B misdemeanor and may result in a fine of up to $1940 and up to 180 days in jail.

 

Vermont: Aggressive driving currently in progress should be reported to 9-1-1. If not in progress, report the incident to your local police station.

 

Depending on the severity, convicted individuals may be given a jail sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of up to $15,000.

 

Virginia: Dial #77 and describe the driver’s vehicle, location, and license plate number.

This is a Class 1 misdemeanor and may result in a jail sentence of up to one year, a fine up to $2500, a six-month license suspension, and six points on their driving record.

 

Washington: Call 9-1-1 and give the location of the vehicle, plate number, and a brief description.

 

Individuals may receive a fine of up to $5,000, a 30-day license suspension, and a one-year jail sentence.

 

West Virginia: Call the closest law enforcement station. You can call 2-1-1 to be transferred quickly.

 

Convicted drivers may pay a fine of up to $500, spend up to 90 days in prison, and have six demerit points added to their driving record.

 

Wisconsin: Call 608-266-2327 to report an aggressive driver.

An individual may receive a fine of up to $200 and six points added to their driving record if convicted.

 

Wyoming: You can file a report online, call your local police station’s non-emergency number, or dial 9-1-1.

 

This misdemeanor charge may lead to six months in jail and up to $750 in fines.

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