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# \[5] 4 - Aggressive Driving

### **\[5] 4 - Aggressive Driving**

**Offense Classification:** **Misdemeanor / Felony** *(Depending on severity, intent, and outcome of the behavior)*

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#### **Definition:**

Aggressive Driving occurs when a person **operates a motor vehicle with hostile, violent, or confrontational behavior that endangers others on the road**. This may include intentional tailgating, brake-checking, unsafe lane changes, blocking other drivers, or using the vehicle to intimidate or provoke.

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#### **Elements of the Crime:**

* The individual was **operating a motor vehicle**.
* The driving behavior was **deliberately confrontational, threatening, or combative**.
* The individual **intended to harass, obstruct, or endanger another driver or pedestrian**.
* The conduct went **beyond simple traffic violations or negligence** and posed a safety threat.

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#### **Penalties:**

**Misdemeanor:** *(No injury or property damage, isolated incident)*

* **Jail Time:** Up to 90 days
* **Fine:** Up to $3,000
* **License Suspension:** Up to 1 year

**Felony:** *(Repeat offense, or incident caused injury, fear of harm, or property damage)*

* **Jail Time:** 6 months to 5 years
* **Fine:** Up to $15,000
* **License Suspension:** 1 to 3 years

**Additional Consequences:**

* **Anger management or aggressive driving intervention course**
* **Vehicle impoundment**
* **Points added to driving record / insurance rate increase**

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#### **Related Charges:**

[**\[5\] 3 - Reckless Driving**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-3-reckless-driving.md) *(If the act was dangerous but not directed at specific individuals)*\
[**\[5\] 5 - Evading Police**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-5-evading-police.md) *(If the aggression escalated during a traffic stop)*\
[**\[5\] 12 - Vehicular Assault**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-12-vehicular-assault.md) *(If aggression led to physical injury)*\
[**\[5\] 18 - Illegal Street Racing**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-18-illegal-street-racing.md) *(If aggressive conduct occurred during a race)*


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