Dan Sabol
Dan is the first attorney in Ohio to be both board certified in criminal trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and be designated as a Lawyer Scientist by the American Chemical Society.
Chase Mallory
Chase Mallory is a firm founder whom has tried over 40 cases and conducted more than 100 suppression hearings. He is a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association
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Learn more about our teamThe Risks of Winter Driving and Vehicle Malfunctions 
Winter weather presents a unique set of challenges for drivers. In places like Columbus, Ohio, where snow and ice can coat the roads for months at a time, vehicle malfunctions become an unavoidable risk. Sabol Mallory LLC understands the frustration of dealing with winter driving hazards, and the impact these can have on your driving record. While winter driving problems are common, they are often misunderstood when it comes to traffic violations.
The extreme cold during winter months causes several issues that can negatively affect a car’s performance. Ice and snow impair visibility, roads become slick, and cars are often less reliable in harsh weather conditions. The result? Drivers can find themselves in situations where their car doesn’t behave as expected, leading to violations that are beyond their control. Understanding these risks can help you better protect yourself from wrongful violations.
How Winter Conditions Affect Your Vehicle’s Performance
During winter, cars face many stressors that don’t occur in other seasons. The cold temperatures can freeze critical systems, and the icy conditions can impair traction. When your vehicle malfunctions, there is an increased likelihood of a traffic violation, even if the incident was entirely outside of your control. Let’s look at some of the most common winter-related malfunctions that might cause unexpected violations:- Brake System Malfunctions Cold temperatures can cause brake fluid to thicken, leading to slower response times and increased stopping distances. When this happens, it becomes much harder for a driver to stop quickly when necessary, which can result in being ticketed for failure to stop or running a red light, even if the malfunction was due to the cold weather.
- Frozen Fuel Lines In extreme cold, fuel lines can freeze, which can cause a car to stall unexpectedly. If this happens in a dangerous location, such as in the middle of an intersection, a driver might receive a citation for blocking traffic or failure to move their vehicle. The law may not take into account that the vehicle malfunctioned because of weather conditions.
- Tire Traction Loss As the temperatures drop, tire pressure also drops, which affects traction. On icy or snowy roads, this can lead to skidding, which could be mistaken for reckless or careless driving. If a driver loses control of their vehicle due to inadequate tires, they could be ticketed for a violation that they could not have prevented.
- Battery Failures Cold weather can also affect your car battery, causing it to lose charge more quickly than usual. A dead battery in the middle of a busy street can lead to a violation for obstructing traffic. However, it is not always obvious that the violation is caused by an underlying issue, such as a battery failure due to low temperatures.
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Chase Mallory is incredible. He is wonderful to work with and knows exactly what to do to help his clients. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you've done for me. I highly recommend hiring Chase to help fight your battles. Bless you!
- Erin R.
Dan Sabol is probably the best attorney I've ever worked with. Very professional and worked hard to get the best results possible. He will be the first person I call if I need a lawyer again. If you find yourself in a sticky situation make sure you give him a ring.
- Christopher R.
I had the pleasure of working with Dan and Chase and I am very grateful!! They did amazing work to help me on my case. They are very helpful and get back with you in a timely manner whenever I had questions for them, which was very nice and reassuring.
- Jessica H.