In my experience, hitchhiking is not as common in NZ or Australia as it is in Europe. Unless someone is in real trouble or need, cars don’t usually pick up strangers to give them ‘a lift’ (a ride).
It says Welcome. Nothing about being able to leave
31 posted on 09/21/2016 9:06:20 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy
("Laws are for the guidance of wise men and the blind obedience of fools" Solon, Lawmaker of Athens)