Rhode Island H8384 creates an enhanced penalty for "road rage" in addition to existing penalties for certain motor vehicle offenses.

Rhode Island H8384 introduces an enhanced penalty for "road rage," defined as intentionally aggressive, harassing, threatening, intimidating, or dangerous behavior directed at another vehicle operator or passenger. The bill applies this enhanced penalty to convictions of certain misdemeanor and felony motor vehicle offenses. For misdemeanor offenses, the enhanced penalty includes a mandatory fine of at least $750 and a license suspension of up to one year.

Rhode Island H8384 creates an enhanced penalty for "road rage" in addition to existing penalties for certain motor vehicle offenses.

Rhode Island H8384 introduces an enhanced penalty for "road rage," defined as intentionally aggressive, harassing, threatening, intimidating, or dangerous behavior directed at another vehicle operator or passenger. The bill applies this enhanced penalty to convictions of certain misdemeanor and felony motor vehicle offenses. For misdemeanor offenses, the enhanced penalty includes a mandatory fine of at least $750 and a license suspension of up to one year.