§ 46.2-870(c) — Speeding
Court outcome data from 26,874 cases across 118 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 26,874 cases filed in 2025 under § 46.2-870(c), 13,374 reached an outcome — 13.9% were dismissed or dropped and 85.9% resulted in conviction, across 118 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 26,874 § 46.2-870(c) cases filed in 2025 across 118 Virginia jurisdictions, 13,374 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 13.9% and an average conviction rate of 85.9%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 118 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | 3,800 | 25.4% | 74.6% | 1.5 months |
| Loudoun County | 2,073 | 3.1% | 96.9% | 1.9 months |
| Fairfax County | 1,943 | 7.9% | 92.1% | 1.7 months |
| Carroll County | 1,901 | 4.4% | 95.6% | 1.7 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,380 | 5.3% | 94.7% | 1.7 months |
| Franklin County | 1,147 | 4.6% | 95.4% | 1.4 months |
| Charlotte County | 861 | 1.6% | 98.4% | 1.7 months |
| Southampton County | 670 | 16.9% | 83.1% | 3.5 months |
| Sussex County | 594 | 2.7% | 97.3% | 2.1 months |
| Prince William County | 587 | 24.4% | 75.6% | 2.3 months |
| Chesterfield County | 507 | 28.9% | 71.1% | 2.0 months |
| Chesapeake | 494 | 3.9% | 96.1% | 1.7 months |
| Frederick County | 482 | 4.7% | 95.3% | 1.4 months |
| Clarke County | 456 | 11.5% | 88.5% | 1.5 months |
| Botetourt County | 446 | 6.4% | 93.6% | 1.9 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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