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Yes, road rage is a criminal offense especially if it results to injury or damage to another person.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), road rage which is a form of aggressive driving, involves a criminal act of violence. It includes: deliberately driving in an unsafe or threatening manner, excessive tailgating, verbal abuse and shouting, speeding or racing the other car, making rude gestures, throwing projectiles at the other car, and waving a gun, among others.

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