Did he violate a law? Yes.
Did the fact that the officer cited him for violating the law make the officer an idiot? Hardly.
Baaaaaa...!
State Troopers are killed regularly by drivers that hit them while they do their job.
That's why there's laws like this.
The law requires motor vehicle operators to reduce their speed and change lanes when approaching authorized vehicles displaying emergency lights.
Such vehicles include police, fire and medical services vehicles, and also highway maintenance, tow trucks and official motorist aid vehicles displaying amber emergency lights.
Where possible, drivers are required to move over to create an empty lane next to the emergency vehicle.
When safely changing lanes is not possible, drivers must slow down below the posted speed limit prior to passing emergency vehicles.
Drivers should also be prepared to stop, if necessary.
There have been many state troopers killed by people that hit them.
Just recently this State Trooper
State trooper, Marine vet killed in crash during traffic stop, driver charged
The policeman wasn't an idiot- John Kasich is, and he thinks he's better than everyone else.