The House of Representatives is advancing a proposal to criminalize road rage in an effort to curb violent driving and aggressive behavior on Philippine roads. The measure, House Bill 8190, or the “Anti-Road Rage Act,” is authored by House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos.

Under the proposed law, road rage will be treated as a criminal offense, with penalties ranging from six months to four years imprisonment, or fines of ₱20,000 to ₱500,000, depending on the severity of the violation. Offenders may also be required to undergo court-mandated anger management training in coordination with the MMDA and the Philippine National Police.

Marcos emphasized that violent driving should no longer be tolerated, citing the risks of accidents and traffic-related tragedies. “Road rage cannot be allowed to persist on our streets. It endangers lives and disrupts public order,” he said.

The push for legislation comes amid recent viral incidents of aggressive driving, including one along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) where a driver allegedly harassed and intimidated a member of the presidential convoy and the convoy of the Bulacan governor.

If enacted, the Anti-Road Rage Act aims to promote safer road behavior, deter reckless drivers, and hold accountable those who use the streets as arenas for aggression, while also providing rehabilitative programs for offenders.