46.2-862 — Reckless Driving (Speed)
Court outcome data from 107,510 cases across 125 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
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According to 107,510 public court records from 2023–2024, cases related to 46.2-862 — Reckless Driving (Speed) across 125 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 19.6% and an average conviction rate of 78.9%.
About This Statute
Section 46.2-862 addresses reckless driving by speed, which includes driving 20+ mph over the posted limit or over 85 mph regardless of the limit. Like all reckless driving in Virginia, it is a Class 1 misdemeanor, not a traffic infraction. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the Virginia Legislative Information System or a licensed Virginia attorney.
Court Outcome Statistics
Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across Virginia courts (2023–2024) shows:
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 9,265 | 9.6% | 90.1% | 2.9 months |
| Brunswick County | 6,894 | 1.7% | 98.2% | 2.9 months |
| Loudoun County | 4,080 | 5.7% | 93.9% | 2.6 months |
| Hampton | 3,695 | 14.6% | 82.0% | 2.5 months |
| Rockingham County | 3,390 | 8.5% | 90.9% | 2.1 months |
| Smyth County | 3,360 | 6.4% | 93.4% | 2.9 months |
| Shenandoah County | 2,989 | 6.1% | 93.8% | 3.2 months |
| Richmond City | 2,894 | 45.2% | 53.1% | 3.0 months |
| Stafford County | 2,854 | 30.8% | 68.0% | 3.0 months |
| Henrico County | 2,762 | 32.0% | 65.5% | 3.3 months |
| Prince William County | 2,730 | 30.5% | 68.9% | 2.8 months |
| Mecklenburg County | 2,443 | 4.6% | 95.4% | 3.8 months |
| Chesterfield County | 2,362 | 43.9% | 52.9% | 3.1 months |
| Carroll County | 2,265 | 8.0% | 91.5% | 2.3 months |
| Fairfax County | 2,131 | 23.8% | 75.2% | 3.4 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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