Driving in Algeria vs. Ghana: Safety Tips & Differences

Discover the intriguing contrasts in road regulations between Algeria and Ghana. From speed limits to signaling norms, this comparison highlights notable variations that impact safety on the streets. Understand how overtaking practices and alcohol limits differ, ensuring a safer journey whether you're exploring Northern Africa or West Africa.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in algeria is 46

0.339 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for algeria is 0.339 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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	Algeria	Ghana
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited except on one-way roads.	Generally not advised.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

ghana:

Generally not advised.

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

ghana:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

ghana:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

algeria:

Not applicable

ghana:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

ghana:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Ghana
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

algeria:

90 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

90 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

ghana:

N/A

Signals

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	Algeria	Ghana
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Ghana
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and French; symbols are standard	English
Traffic Signs: Warning	Usually triangular with red borders	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

algeria:

Not typically used

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

ghana:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

ghana:

English

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

ghana:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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	Algeria		Ghana
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign		Prohibited unless indicated

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

Documentation

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	Algeria	Ghana
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age	Mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

ghana:

Mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

algeria:

Displayed on windshield

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

ghana:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria		Ghana
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use than in some countries		Frequent use compared to some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks		Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

algeria:

More frequent use than in some countries

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

ghana:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria	Ghana
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Yes, used occasionally
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

ghana:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

algeria:

0.00%

ghana:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

algeria:

0.00%; zero tolerance

ghana:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

Enforcement: Fines

algeria:

Varies; can be substantial

ghana:

Substantial

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	Ghana
Contact: General Emergency	1548	191
Contact: Traffic Police	17	18555
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance provider or auto club	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

ghana:

191

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

ghana:

18555

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

algeria:

Recommended

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	Ghana
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	Heavy fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Moderate fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines apply for holding and using a phone
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid promptly	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

ghana:

Moderate fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

ghana:

Common

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay