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

In 2025, 26,601 Driving Suspended cases and 369 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 26,970 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended has a 29.0% average dismissal rate while Hit and Run has a 31.0% 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 26,970 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended cases across 117 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 29.0% and conviction rate of 69.3%, while Hit and Run cases across 9 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 31.0% and conviction rate of 66.1%.

Driving Suspended

26,601

Total Cases

117

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 29.0%

Conviction Rate 69.3%

vs

Hit and Run

369

Total Cases

9

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 31.0%

Conviction Rate 66.1%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Driving Suspended — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	1,234	30.6%	68.5%
Prince William County	972	47.1%	52.9%
Fairfax County	852	60.7%	38.7%
Chesterfield County	850	22.5%	74.5%
Roanoke County	813	33.7%	66.1%

Hit and Run — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Richmond City	96	40.6%	58.1%
Virginia Beach	64	11.1%	88.9%
Chesapeake	37	35.0%	65.0%
Stafford County	36	36.7%	63.3%
Roanoke City	30	23.1%	76.9%

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 26,970 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Driving Suspended is more commonly charged (26,601 cases) than Hit and Run (369 cases)
Dismissals: Hit and Run has a higher average dismissal rate (31.0%) compared to Driving Suspended (29.0%)
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 29.0% average dismissal rate while Hit and Run has a 31.0% 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 (31.0%) compared to Driving Suspended (29.0%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 26,601 Driving Suspended cases were filed across 117 jurisdictions, and 369 Hit and Run cases were filed across 9 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Driving Suspended and Hit and Run pages.