§ 46.2-878(g) — Speeding (Posted Zone)
Court outcome data from 48,470 cases across 121 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 48,470 cases filed in 2025 under § 46.2-878(g), 24,534 reached an outcome — 24.9% were dismissed or dropped and 74.8% resulted in conviction, across 121 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 48,470 § 46.2-878(g) cases filed in 2025 across 121 Virginia jurisdictions, 24,534 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 24.9% and an average conviction rate of 74.8%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 121 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 4,182 | 37.4% | 62.6% | 2.4 months |
| Northampton County | 4,167 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 1.7 months |
| Loudoun County | 2,921 | 4.7% | 95.3% | 1.9 months |
| Henrico County | 2,137 | 46.2% | 53.8% | 2.7 months |
| Dinwiddie County | 1,858 | 11.7% | 88.3% | 1.7 months |
| Accomack County | 1,778 | 36.3% | 63.7% | 1.3 months |
| Chesterfield County | 1,745 | 42.9% | 57.1% | 2.1 months |
| Prince George County | 1,556 | 24.9% | 75.1% | 1.6 months |
| Botetourt County | 1,537 | 9.5% | 90.5% | 1.8 months |
| Virginia Beach | 1,461 | 16.6% | 83.4% | 1.9 months |
| Norfolk | 1,450 | 12.8% | 87.2% | 24 days |
| Fairfax County | 1,444 | 5.3% | 94.7% | 1.7 months |
| Amherst County | 995 | 2.4% | 97.6% | 1.4 months |
| Salem | 963 | 44.4% | 55.6% | 1.8 months |
| Danville | 916 | 4.4% | 95.6% | 2.6 months |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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