Laws of Physics

Above the laws of the land? You betcha.
Above the laws of physics? Nope!

The flashing lights are on to let you know this is an emergency.

PS -

Shown:

The officer, doing nothing, on the clock.

A portion of the crew working to get the car out, whether government employees or contractors.

Damage to completed work in a road construction project.

Not Shown:

Re-demolishing this concrete area.

Re-completing the work in this road construction project.

PPS - I'd be willing to bet the police cruiser in the picture was still idling.