Driving in Austria vs. Ghana: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Austria and Ghana, drivers will encounter distinct regulations and practices that impact their experience. Key disparities include speed limits, lane usage, and the presence of designated bus and cycle lanes. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure and smooth journey in either nation.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in austria is 86

1.628 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for austria is 1.628 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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	Austria	Ghana
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.	Generally not advised.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	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: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

ghana:

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

Overtaking: On Right

austria:

Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.

ghana:

Generally not advised.

Bus Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

ghana:

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

ghana:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

ghana:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

ghana:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

ghana:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

ghana:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Ghana
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

austria:

30 km/h

ghana:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

ghana:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

ghana:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

ghana:

Yes

Signals

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	Austria	Ghana
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Not used in Ghana
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	English

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

ghana:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

ghana:

English

Turns

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	Austria		Ghana
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it		Prohibited unless indicated

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

Documentation

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	Austria	Ghana
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

ghana:

Mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

ghana:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		Ghana
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Austria	Ghana
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Yes, used occasionally
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

austria:

0.05%

ghana:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

ghana:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

ghana:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

ghana:

Substantial

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Ghana
Contact: General Emergency	112	191
Contact: Traffic Police	133	18555
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

austria:

112

ghana:

191

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

ghana:

18555

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Ghana
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Moderate fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fines apply for holding and using a phone
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

ghana:

Moderate fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay