Imagine for a moment you are a spiritual embodiment of law and order sent to a modern world to apprehend a chaotic character who is making a mockery of universal laws.
You see your target on the other side of the street, however between you and him there is a cross walk, and beyond it a big flashing sign that says "Don't walk!" in blazing red letters.
You look both ways and see that the street is deserted aside from you and your target, who has seen you and is quickly making his mistake.

Do you
A: Obey the law and wait for the signal to change?
B: Realize that it is illogical to obey a meaningless sign when the street is empty and cross against the light?


Phrased in a more general way, would a creature that is an exampler of law and order (be it a D&D outsider with the (lawful) tag, a Weaver spirit in WoD, a daemon of one of the gods of Law in Warhammer, etc.) be logical and efficient or would it be bound by tradition and feel the need to obey all sorts of laws and regulations? Both outlooks seem to be extremely "lawful" but I can't tell which one is actually more appropriate.