Participation Rules

1.1 OFFROAD TOUR 
OFF ROAD tour is a recreational and tourist, cultural and historical adventure and 
exploration, sports and competitive driving SUVs and off-road vehicles, mostly in rural, 
mountainous areas on forest roads and trails on the territory of Macedonia and abroad. 
 
1.2 Participation 
 
Anyone who is interested in off-road adventures can participate on the off-road tours 
organized by Macedonia Travel, providing they have accordingly prepared vehicle for 
terrain driving. 
The crew of each vehicle can constitute of: a driver, co-driver and number of passengers 
as many as allowed by vehicle registration. 
 
Driver and co-driver must possess a valid driver's license. 
 
2.1 Vehicles 
 
All vehicles must be registered and technically correct. The organizer doesn’t bear any 
responsibility for the consequences of possible traffic fines. 
 
Terrain vehicles without reductor, adequate tires for terrain driving conditions and 
vehicles that don’t possess the minimum or recommended off road equipment will not be 
allowed to participate. 
 
It is not allowed to participate on Macedonia Travel off-road tours with cargo vehicles 
heavier than 3.5 tonnes, construction machinery and equipment, agricultural vehicles and 
equipment (tractor tire, tracks, etc.). 
 
Participants should be aware of possibility of scratches or mechanical damage of the 
vehicle caused by vegetation and / or terrain on our off-road tours. The organizer does not 
bear any responsibility for possible consequences of such nature. 
 
2.2 Minimum Equipment 
 
 First Aid Kit 
 Recovery strap 
 Fire extinguisher 
 Snow chains for 2 pairs (in winter) 
 Spare tire, with the same dimension (full size) 
 Jack and tire iron to change your tire 
 Triangle 
 A / T Tires 
 
2.3 Recommended Equipment 
 
 Basic tools 
 Rubber boots 
 Protective gloves 
 Canister with fuel (min. 10 liters) 
 Canister with water (min. 10 liters) 
 Propeller (Winch)  Shovel and ax / chainsaw 
 Drinking water and food 
 Communication devices (cell phone, walkie-talkie) 
 GPS device 
 Spare clothing and footwear 
 M / T Tires 
 
3.1 Safety of participants 
 
During the ride, the driver and front passenger are required to use safety belts. Use of 
alcohol and / or narcotic drugs is forbidden while driving. 
 
Respectful behaviour is required and bad language, irresponsible and risky driving will not 
be tolerated. Any separation from the group and /or random unannounced stop is 
forbidden. 
 
During the ride every participant is obliged to take care of the vehicle behind, and if 
notices that it is slowing down or stopping to inform the other participants. 
 
The vehicle marked with number "O" is leading vehicle - always in the front and vehicle 
with number "OO" always moves at the end of the line. It is not allowed to overtake the 
first or to lag behind the last vehicle. 
3.2 Environment protection 
 
It is prohibited to dispose garbage along the roads or any other place that is not provided 
for that purpose, also any traction on wood (use of wheel) without protective tape. 
 
All participants are obliged to care for public and private property and not to destroy it 
(meadows, fields, forests, etc..). Organizer bears no responsibility in case of any 
sanctions. 
 
03.3 Traffic Regulations 
 
All participants are obliged to respect the applicable traffic rules and regulations. 
 
By applying for participation, participants confirm that they have read, understood 
and accept the provisions of the Participation Rules and the Terms and 
Conditions of Macedonia Travel and are aware of all risks. 
Owners are entirely responsible for their vehicles, themselves and their personnel effects 
while on the tour. The organizer is not responsible for any damage, sickness, injury or 
death howsoever caused to persons or vehicles whilst on the tour. Participants will be 
expected to sign a disclaimer before the start of the event.