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

In 2025, 20,550 Driving Suspended cases and 422 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 20,972 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended has a 28.3% average dismissal rate while Hit and Run has a 33.3% 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 20,972 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended cases across 115 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 28.3% and conviction rate of 69.9%, while Hit and Run cases across 10 jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 33.3% and conviction rate of 65.0%.

Driving Suspended

20,550

Total Cases

115

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 28.3%

Conviction Rate 69.9%

vs

Hit and Run

422

Total Cases

10

Jurisdictions

Dismissal Rate 33.3%

Conviction Rate 65.0%

Top Jurisdictions Comparison

How the highest-volume courts handle each charge.

Driving Suspended — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Virginia Beach	872	28.8%	70.6%
Prince William County	725	45.1%	54.9%
Chesterfield County	656	19.9%	76.6%
Roanoke County	642	33.0%	67.0%
Rockingham County	629	38.4%	61.3%

Hit and Run — Top Courts

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal	Conviction
Richmond City	73	41.1%	57.1%
Chesapeake	62	41.2%	58.8%
Virginia Beach	60	10.3%	89.7%
Chesterfield County	48	31.2%	68.8%
Prince William County	33	63.6%	36.4%

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 20,972 public court records from 2025:

Volume: Driving Suspended is more commonly charged (20,550 cases) than Hit and Run (422 cases)
Dismissals: Hit and Run has a higher average dismissal rate (33.3%) compared to Driving Suspended (28.3%)
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 28.3% average dismissal rate while Hit and Run has a 33.3% 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 (33.3%) compared to Driving Suspended (28.3%), based on 2025 Virginia court records. However, dismissal rates vary significantly by jurisdiction. Visit the individual charge pages for court-specific data.

In 2025, 20,550 Driving Suspended cases were filed across 115 jurisdictions, and 422 Hit and Run cases were filed across 10 jurisdictions. View the full data on our Driving Suspended and Hit and Run pages.