Driving on a Suspended License in Virginia
According to 20,550 public court records from 2025, Driving Suspended cases across 115 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 28.3% and an average conviction rate of 69.9%.
Driving on a suspended or revoked license is a commonly charged offense in Virginia courts. This page examines what public court records reveal about how these cases are resolved across the state.
Outcome data: For current dismissal rates, conviction rates, charge reduction rates, and case timelines from 2025 Virginia public court records, see the live charge statistics page linked below. Numbers vary by jurisdiction and update as new records become available.
Understanding Driving Suspended Statistics
When reviewing our data, keep in mind:
- Licenses can be suspended for various reasons, and the reason for the suspension may affect how the case is handled
- Dismissal includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi
- Some cases may be resolved by addressing the underlying cause of the suspension
- These are aggregate statistics — individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case
Next Steps
For information about Virginia suspended license laws, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or visit the Virginia Legislative Information System.
To explore how driving on suspended license cases are resolved in your specific court, view our driving suspended data by jurisdiction.
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