§ 46.2-870(g) — Speeding
Court outcome data from 88,132 cases across 122 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 88,132 cases filed in 2025 under § 46.2-870(g), 42,949 reached an outcome — 16.5% were dismissed or dropped and 83.3% resulted in conviction, across 122 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 88,132 § 46.2-870(g) cases filed in 2025 across 122 Virginia jurisdictions, 42,949 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 16.5% and an average conviction rate of 83.3%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 122 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | 9,813 | 36.3% | 63.7% | 1.6 months |
| Brunswick County | 6,607 | 0.5% | 99.5% | 2.9 months |
| Carroll County | 5,642 | 7.6% | 92.4% | 1.9 months |
| Hopewell | 4,451 | 2.7% | 97.3% | 2.0 months |
| Greensville County | 2,972 | 2.1% | 97.9% | 1.7 months |
| Washington County | 2,305 | 21.3% | 78.7% | 1.7 months |
| Smyth County | 2,201 | 24.8% | 75.2% | 1.9 months |
| Sussex County | 2,182 | 3.2% | 96.8% | 2.2 months |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,952 | 2.4% | 97.6% | 2.1 months |
| Caroline County | 1,803 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 2.0 months |
| Augusta County | 1,619 | 28.9% | 71.1% | 1.5 months |
| Accomack County | 1,435 | 28.0% | 72.0% | 1.4 months |
| Charlotte County | 1,401 | 1.2% | 98.8% | 1.7 months |
| Wythe County | 1,328 | 7.9% | 92.1% | 1.6 months |
| Appomattox County | 1,319 | 0.8% | 99.2% | 1.9 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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