§ 46.2-862(a) — Reckless Driving (Speed)
Court outcome data from 27,122 cases across 114 jurisdictions · 2025
Based on 27,122 public court records from 2025, charges under § 46.2-862(a) were dismissed or dropped in 6.9% of cases and resulted in conviction in 92.9%, across 114 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to 27,122 public court records from 2025, § 46.2-862(a) cases across 114 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 6.9% and an average conviction rate of 92.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 114 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 3,202 | 5.3% | 94.7% | 2.8 months |
| Greensville County | 1,315 | 1.9% | 98.1% | 1.9 months |
| Smyth County | 1,297 | 3.2% | 96.8% | 2.8 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,226 | 5.3% | 94.7% | 3.4 months |
| Brunswick County | 1,157 | 0.4% | 99.6% | 2.9 months |
| New Kent County | 1,049 | 1.7% | 98.3% | 2.9 months |
| Chesterfield County | 1,005 | 17.8% | 82.2% | 4.1 months |
| Dinwiddie County | 988 | 0.9% | 99.1% | 1.7 months |
| Henrico County | 978 | 18.0% | 82.0% | 3.3 months |
| Shenandoah County | 952 | 1.4% | 98.6% | 3.3 months |
| Hopewell | 821 | 3.5% | 96.5% | 2.4 months |
| Prince William County | 646 | 14.5% | 85.5% | 3.0 months |
| Loudoun County | 575 | 6.6% | 93.4% | 3.2 months |
| Rockbridge County | 565 | 3.0% | 97.0% | 3.4 months |
| Stafford County | 561 | 14.1% | 85.9% | 3.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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