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

In 2025, 22,843 Driving Suspended cases and 467 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 23,310 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended has a 28.4% average dismissal rate while Hit and Run has a 32.7% 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 23,310 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended cases across 116 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 28.4% and conviction rate of 69.8%, while Hit and Run cases across 10 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 32.7% and conviction rate of 63.7%.

Driving Suspended

22,843

Total Cases

116

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 28.4%

Conviction Rate 69.8%

vs

Hit and Run

467

Total Cases

10

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 32.7%

Conviction Rate 63.7%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Driving Suspended — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	1,070	29.7%	69.8%
Prince William County	826	46.5%	53.5%
Roanoke County	781	33.7%	66.1%
Chesterfield County	709	18.5%	78.1%
Rockingham County	709	39.3%	60.4%

Hit and Run — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Richmond City	96	40.6%	58.1%
Chesapeake	64	38.1%	61.9%
Virginia Beach	64	11.1%	88.9%
Chesterfield County	54	26.1%	56.5%
Prince William County	37	66.7%	33.3%

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — 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 23,310 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Driving Suspended is more commonly charged (22,843 cases) than Hit and Run (467 cases)
Dismissals: Hit and Run has a higher average dismissal rate (32.7%) compared to Driving Suspended (28.4%)
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 28.4% average dismissal rate while Hit and Run has a 32.7% 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 (32.7%) compared to Driving Suspended (28.4%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 22,843 Driving Suspended cases were filed across 116 jurisdictions, and 467 Hit and Run cases were filed across 10 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Driving Suspended and Hit and Run pages.