Driving Differences: Azerbaijan vs. Ghana Explained

When exploring the roads of Azerbaijan and Ghana, it's essential to understand their distinct driving practices. While Azerbaijan features specific lane restrictions and variable speed limits, Ghana emphasizes stricter speed regulations and different alcohol limits. This comparison highlights crucial aspects of road etiquette and regulations that ensure a safer journey in each country.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in azerbaijan is 49

0.647 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for azerbaijan is 0.647 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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	Azerbaijan	Ghana
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the center on undivided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Right	In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not advised.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Often designated for buses and public transport.	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.

ghana:

Generally not advised.

Bus Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

ghana:

Bus Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

ghana:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

ghana:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

ghana:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

ghana:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

ghana:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

ghana:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Ghana
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 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 practice; fines can also be mailed.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

ghana:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

ghana:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

ghana:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

ghana:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

ghana:

Yes

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Ghana
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Ghana
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	English
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

ghana:

English

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

ghana:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Ghana
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Prohibited unless indicated

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Ghana
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

ghana:

Mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

ghana:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Ghana
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Ghana
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Yes, used occasionally
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

ghana:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%

ghana:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

ghana:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

ghana:

Substantial

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Ghana
Contact: General Emergency	112	191
Contact: Traffic Police	102	18555
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

azerbaijan:

112

ghana:

191

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

ghana:

18555

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Ghana
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Moderate fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Fines apply for holding and using a phone
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Common

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

ghana:

Moderate fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail

ghana:

Common