Around 80% of American drivers said they had road rage or drove aggressively at least once in 2019, according to a survey from The Zebra.
In addition to making roads more dangerous, these types of behaviors can have a negative impact on auto insurance rates. For example, a ticket for tailgating or careless driving can result in a nearly 50% rate increase, according to Insurify.
According to PolicyAdvice, road rage can be listed as an exemption in an auto policy. If a police report indicates road rage was the cause of an accident, coverage could be denied.
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Steve Hallo
Steve Hallo is managing editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. He can be reached at [email protected]
