Driving in Albania vs. Ghana: Key Differences Explained

When navigating the roads of Albania and Ghana, understanding the variations in traffic regulations is crucial for a safe journey. Key differences include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol restrictions. This comparison highlights important aspects of each country's driving culture, ensuring travelers are well-prepared for their adventures abroad.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in albania is 68

1.804 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for albania is 1.804 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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	Albania	Ghana
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not advised.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

ghana:

Generally not advised.

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

ghana:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

ghana:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Ghana
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

ghana:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

ghana:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

ghana:

Yes

Signals

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	Albania	Ghana
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Ghana
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	English
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

ghana:

English

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

ghana:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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	Albania		Ghana
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Prohibited unless indicated

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

Documentation

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	Albania	Ghana
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

albania:

Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

ghana:

Mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

ghana:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Ghana
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake		To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use compared to some countries

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

ghana:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Albania	Ghana
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Yes, used occasionally
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

ghana:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

ghana:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

ghana:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

ghana:

Substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Ghana
Contact: General Emergency	112	191
Contact: Traffic Police	129	18555
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

ghana:

191

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

ghana:

18555

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Ghana
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Moderate fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines apply for holding and using a phone
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

ghana:

Moderate fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

ghana:

Common

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay