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On May 1 this year, a joint surveillance campaign was held in the area of the Pohorje Regional Park, aimed mainly at preventing unauthorized driving of motor vehicles in the natural environment.Representatives of the Police, managers of the Pohorje Regional Park, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Space, the Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for Natural Resources and Space, the Forestry Institute of Slovenia and the Inspectorate for Agriculture, Forestry, Hunting and Fisheries took part in the campaign.
Illegal driving by motor vehicles is one of the most significant burdens on the natural environment in the Pohorje area. This campaign took place in the area of two police administrations, and the competent services imposed a total of 31 measures, including 10 payment orders. In addition to surveillance, an important purpose of the campaign was also to raise awareness among visitors about the conservation regime and the rules of conduct in the protected area of the Pohorje Regional Park.
Rules of conduct in Pohorje Regional Park
Instructions
Pohorje Regional Park - rules of conduct (pdf, 709 KB)
Driving motor vehicles in the natural environment is prohibited in Slovenia. Some forest roads are also closed to motor vehicles, and parking is only allowed in a five-meter zone from the edge of the road, where this is not specifically prohibited. Illegal driving causes damage to vegetation and soil, accelerates erosion and disturbs timid and sensitive animal species. At the same time, they reduce the quality of experiencing nature for visitors who visit Pohorje for peace, recreation and relaxation in a natural environment.
Pohorje is a popular destination in all seasons, but at the same time it is a place of many, often conflicting, interests. With the aim of long-term protection of this exceptional natural area, the state and six municipalities established a wider protected nature area in 2024 - the Pohorje Regional Park. The park is managed by the Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Protection, and three development institutions participate in its management: Regional development agency Koroska d. o. o., the local tourist organization Rogla - Zrece, the economic interest association and the Development Information Center Slovenska Bistrica.
With the amendment of the Nature Conservation Act of 2026, the fines for misdemeanors, which also include unauthorized driving with motor vehicles and bicycles in the natural environment, have been significantly increased. A fine of 1,000 to 2,000 euros is prescribed for drivers of motor vehicles in the natural environment, and 500 to 800 euros for cyclists.
