THE TRAVELLER

Hokitika Guardian, 3 November 1931, Page 6

THE TRAVELLER

■POUICB COMMISSIONER’S. ADVICE

WELLINGTON, October 31

j The relation between the police and travellers was the subject of an an- | dress by the Commissioner of Police, Mr :W..: *G. Wohlipann^.rdtfe thy dunchpon of the Wellington Travel Men’s League. Mr Wohlmann reniariced that the traveller and the police made contact when a passport was required. I* “Occasionally we have our little difficulties with the traveller who is leaving in a great hurry' without having made provision for the family he, leaves behind,” said Mr Wolhmann. “Of course, it is tvell known that t-ne themselvies condudt exclusive 1 tours. For these the ‘traveller’ must have special qualifications, and . he finds that the police have a very special means of transport.” (Laughter.)

- Mr Wolhmami remarked that the police helped the traveller in numerous ways. The tourist had a right •to demand accommodation afc any hour at . a licensed house, and if it was refused--a rare constable would use his authority. ,“I might add that the licensee has the right! to sell your luggage if you do not pay his bill,” said Mr .Wolhmann.' “The t traveller by motor must, remember ' that lie must follow the j driving, regulations if he wishes to. avoid the police. There, may be some musty legislation which the tourist knows nothing about, but if you drive carefully,:'a void cutting-i'n, go slowly, over intersections and watch railway crossings von cannot get into serious trouble.”

Mr Wohlmann pointed out that the traveller by motor must stop at the reediest of a. constable a.nd Rive lii‘s own name and the names of bis passengers on demand.