Law makers should not be law breakers.

Those who make, administer, or enforce laws have a particular moral duty to obey them. When they violate those rules, they undermine the fairness and authority they are expected to protect.

The saying condemns hypocrisy and demands accountability from public authorities, whose responsibility is greater because they set rules for others. It states an ethical expectation, not a claim that every violation will receive equal legal treatment.

Use it to criticize legislators or other authorities who break laws, regulations, or standards they require of others. It suits discussions of public accountability and the expectation that rule-makers lead by lawful example.