How many Driving Suspended and Hit and Run cases are filed in Virginia?

In 2023-2024, 58,295 Driving Suspended cases and 1,466 Hit and Run cases were filed across Virginia courts. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Driving Suspended vs Hit and Run in Virginia — Stats

Q: What is the difference between Driving Suspended and Hit and Run in Virginia?

Based on 59,761 public court records from 2023-2024, Driving Suspended has a 26.2% average dismissal rate while Hit and Run has a 31.2% average dismissal rate across Virginia courts.

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. These are different charges with different legal elements — consult a licensed Virginia attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

According to 59,761 public court records from 2023–2024, Driving Suspended cases across 123 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 26.2% and conviction rate of 72.2%, while Hit and Run cases across 15 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 31.2% and conviction rate of 66.9%.

Driving Suspended

58,295

Total Cases

123

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 26.2%

Conviction Rate 72.2%

vs

Hit and Run

1,466

Total Cases

15

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 31.2%

Conviction Rate 66.9%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Driving Suspended — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	3,722	28.7%	70.2%
Chesterfield County	2,986	16.9%	81.5%
Fairfax County	2,203	53.5%	45.7%
Roanoke County	2,060	29.5%	69.9%
Newport News	1,753	34.7%	62.3%

Hit and Run — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Richmond City	385	47.2%	51.8%
Virginia Beach	162	21.5%	72.3%
Chesterfield County	158	27.5%	72.5%
Chesapeake	131	12.5%	87.5%
Prince William County	100	34.0%	64.2%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What the Data Shows

Driving Suspended and Hit and Run are distinct charges with different legal elements, but defendants sometimes face questions about how they compare. Based on 59,761 public court records from 2023–2024:

Volume: Driving Suspended is more commonly charged (58,295 cases) than Hit and Run (1,466 cases)
Dismissals: Hit and Run has a higher average dismissal rate (31.2%) compared to Driving Suspended (26.2%)
Variation: Both charges show significant variation in outcomes across Virginia jurisdictions — the court where a case is heard matters

These statistics reflect aggregate patterns across Virginia courts and do not predict individual case outcomes. The legal elements, potential consequences, and defense considerations differ between these charges. Consult a licensed Virginia attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Common Questions

Driving Suspended and Hit and Run are separate charges with different legal definitions and elements. Our data shows they have different outcome patterns: Driving Suspended has a 26.2% average dismissal rate while Hit and Run has a 31.2% average dismissal rate. For information about the legal distinctions, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or the Code of Virginia.

Hit and Run has a higher average dismissal rate (31.2%) compared to Driving Suspended (26.2%), based on 2023–2024 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2023–2024, 58,295 Driving Suspended cases were filed across 123 jurisdictions, and 1,466 Hit and Run cases were filed across 15 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Driving Suspended and Hit and Run pages.