In California, road rage is considered a serious crime and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. According to the California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 23110, it is illegal for any person to willfully use their vehicle in an effort to injure or threaten another individual on the roadway. This includes both physical and verbal threats of violence, such as honking horns aggressively or making obscene gestures. If convicted of this offense, offenders may face up to one year in jail and/or fines of up to $10,000. Additionally, if someone causes injury as part of the road rage incident they could potentially face more severe penalties including possible imprisonment of three years in state prison.