So, what exactly is aggressive driving?
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-397 defines aggressive driving as any operation of a motor vehicle "with the intent to annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure, or obstruct another person" and categorizes it as a misdemeanor of an aggravated nature. Penalties for violating this provision could include up to 12 months of imprisonment, $5,000 in fines, and six points on the driver's license.
Aggressive driving includes:
- Driving while impaired
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Failing to yield
- Failing to stop completely
- Following too closely or not giving enough distance when stopping
- Not using turn signals
- Sudden braking
- Racing or threatening to race
- Rapid lane changing
- Passing in a no passing area
- Pulling in front of another car to cut someone off
