Utah drivers can now be held accountable with reports from law enforcement at the state, county, and city levels of increased road rage incidents. The Utah State Legislature passed HB 30, “Road Rage Amendments,” during the 2024 session and all law enforcement agencies, including in the Uintah Basin, are implementing the new laws. One of the primary objectives of the legislation was to explicitly define road rage and improve data collection to better address the issue and encourage more composed driver behavior. The second goal was to increase penalties and fines for serious road rage criminal behavior and discourage drivers from engaging in the first place. The final goal was to create an educational campaign to showcase the consequences of road rage. Offenders can expect to pay thousands in criminal penalties, impounded vehicles, suspended driver licenses, and possible felony or aggravated assault charges.
