Driving Differences: Afghanistan vs. Ghana Explained

When exploring the roadways of Afghanistan and Ghana, drivers must navigate distinct regulations and practices. Key differences include speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol thresholds. While Afghanistan emphasizes strict alcohol limits and variable penalties, Ghana offers a more standardized approach to urban speed limits and traffic enforcement. Understanding these nuances is essential for a safe journey abroad.

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Driving Side

The driving side in afghanistan is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in afghanistan is 29

0.871 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for afghanistan is 0.871 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Afghanistan	Ghana
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not advised.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

ghana:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

afghanistan:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

ghana:

Generally not advised.

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Ghana
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

ghana:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

ghana:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

ghana:

Yes

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Ghana
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used in Ghana
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	English
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

ghana:

English

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

ghana:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Ghana
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Prohibited unless indicated

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Ghana
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

ghana:

Mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

afghanistan:

Displayed on windshield

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

ghana:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Ghana
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Yes, used occasionally
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

ghana:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

ghana:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

ghana:

Substantial

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Ghana
Contact: General Emergency	112	191
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	18555
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

afghanistan:

112

ghana:

191

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

ghana:

18555

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

ghana:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Ghana
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	Moderate fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Fines apply for holding and using a phone
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

ghana:

Common

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay