§ 46.2-862(c) — Reckless Driving (Speed)
Court outcome data from 46,548 cases across 124 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 46,548 public court records from 2025, charges under § 46.2-862(c) were dismissed or dropped in 16.8% of cases and resulted in conviction in 83.0%, across 124 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 46,548 public court records from 2025, § 46.2-862(c) cases across 124 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 16.8% and an average conviction rate of 83.0%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 124 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 2,855 | 68.2% | 31.8% | 2.4 months |
| Northampton County | 2,830 | 12.9% | 87.1% | 2.1 months |
| Virginia Beach | 2,493 | 7.8% | 92.2% | 2.8 months |
| Fairfax County | 2,429 | 7.5% | 92.5% | 2.2 months |
| Henrico County | 2,143 | 38.0% | 62.0% | 3.6 months |
| Brunswick County | 1,874 | 0.8% | 99.2% | 3.3 months |
| Smyth County | 1,573 | 1.5% | 98.5% | 2.9 months |
| Greensville County | 1,280 | 3.6% | 96.4% | 2.4 months |
| Hanover County | 1,192 | 8.0% | 92.0% | 2.4 months |
| Chesterfield County | 1,175 | 35.5% | 64.5% | 3.5 months |
| Prince William County | 1,169 | 20.1% | 79.9% | 3.0 months |
| Accomack County | 1,126 | 17.1% | 82.9% | 1.8 months |
| Loudoun County | 1,067 | 3.3% | 96.7% | 2.2 months |
| Sussex County | 1,047 | 3.1% | 96.9% | 2.7 months |
| Mecklenburg County | 842 | 2.0% | 98.0% | 4.1 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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