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Enhancement of an offense for road rage in Utah
Enhancement of an offense for road rage is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17.
What is the penalty for enhancement of an offense for road rage in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Enhancement from class B misdemeanor — Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a class B misdemeanor, committed as road rage.; up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Enhancement from class B misdemeanor — Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a class B misdemeanor, committed as road rage.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Enhancement from class A misdemeanor — Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a class A misdemeanor, committed as road rage.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Enhancement from class A misdemeanor — Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a class A misdemeanor, committed as road rage.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Enhancement from third degree felony — Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a third degree felony, committed as road rage.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Enhancement from third degree felony — Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a third degree felony, committed as road rage.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Enhancement from second degree felony — Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a second degree felony, committed as road rage.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Enhancement from second degree felony — Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a second degree felony, committed as road rage.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is enhancement of an offense for road rage classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhancement from class B misdemeanor | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a class B misdemeanor, committed as road rage. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17(2)(a) |
| Enhancement from class A misdemeanor | Third Degree Felony | Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a class A misdemeanor, committed as road rage. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17(2)(b) |
| Enhancement from third degree felony | Third Degree Felony | Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a third degree felony, committed as road rage. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17(2)(c) |
| Enhancement from second degree felony | Second Degree Felony | Applies when the actor is charged with an offense designated by law as a second degree felony, committed as road rage. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17(2)(d) |
Common questions about enhancement of an offense for road rage in Utah
Is enhancement of an offense for road rage a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: enhancement of an offense for road rage ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17.
Enhancement from class B misdemeanor: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17(2)(a)) · Enhancement from class A misdemeanor: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17(2)(b)) · Enhancement from third degree felony: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17(2)(c)) · Enhancement from second degree felony: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17(2)(d))
What are the penalties for enhancement of an offense for road rage in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers enhancement of an offense for road rage?
Enhancement of an offense for road rage is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.17 (Enhancement of an offense for road rage).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.