Driving in Denmark vs. Ghana: Key Differences Uncovered

Discover the fascinating contrasts in road regulations and driving practices between Denmark and Ghana. From speed limits and lane usage to alcohol thresholds and emergency contacts, this comparison highlights essential variations that impact safety on the road. Whether navigating through Copenhagen's bike lanes or Accra's bustling streets, understanding these distinctions is crucial for a secure journey abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in denmark is 93

2.123 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for denmark is 2.123 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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	Denmark	Ghana
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the central reservation on dual carriageways.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Used temporarily in construction zones.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally prohibited, except in congested multilane traffic.	Generally not advised.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes bicycles and taxis.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' with road signs indicating restrictions.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and often green or red colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

denmark:

Marks the central reservation on dual carriageways.

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

denmark:

Used temporarily in construction zones.

ghana:

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

Overtaking: On Right

denmark:

Generally prohibited, except in congested multilane traffic.

ghana:

Generally not advised.

Bus Lanes: Presence

denmark:

Yes

ghana:

Bus Lanes: Usage

denmark:

Reserved for buses and sometimes bicycles and taxis.

ghana:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

denmark:

Labeled 'BUS' with road signs indicating restrictions.

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

denmark:

Yes

ghana:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

denmark:

Exclusive for bicycles.

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

denmark:

Bicycle symbols and often green or red colored pavement.

ghana:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

denmark:

Not applicable

ghana:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

denmark:

Yes

ghana:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

denmark:

Electronic signs display current limits.

ghana:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Denmark	Ghana
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110-130 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 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	Yes, for minor offenses.	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

denmark:

30 km/h

ghana:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

denmark:

110-130 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

denmark:

90-100 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

denmark:

80 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

denmark:

Yes

ghana:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

denmark:

Electronic signs display current limits

ghana:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

denmark:

Yes, for minor offenses.

ghana:

Yes

Signals

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	Denmark	Ghana
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used before green.	Not used in Ghana
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Danish; symbols are standard	English

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

denmark:

Used before green.

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

denmark:

Signal when entering and exiting

ghana:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

denmark:

Danish; symbols are standard

ghana:

English

Turns

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	Denmark	Ghana
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
Left Turn: General	Permitted unless prohibited by signs, give way to crossing traffic and pedestrians.	Permitted unless prohibited by signs
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign.	Prohibited unless indicated

Right Turn On Red

denmark:

Not allowed

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Left Turn: General

denmark:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs, give way to crossing traffic and pedestrians.

ghana:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

denmark:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign.

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

Documentation

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	Denmark	Ghana
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no additional permits needed for short stays	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	Mandatory periodic inspections for vehicles	Mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

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

denmark:

Accepted; no additional permits needed for short stays

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

denmark:

International Driving Permit recommended

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

denmark:

Mandatory periodic inspections for vehicles

ghana:

Mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

denmark:

Displayed on the windshield

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

denmark:

Recommended

ghana:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

denmark:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Denmark	Ghana
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; carried out by the police	Yes, used occasionally
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

denmark:

0.05%

ghana:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

denmark:

0.02%

ghana:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

denmark:

0.00%; zero tolerance

ghana:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

denmark:

Common; carried out by the police

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

Enforcement: Fines

denmark:

Can be substantial

ghana:

Substantial

Roundabouts

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	Denmark		Ghana
Signaling: Entering	Signal left if taking any exit other than first		Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Entering

denmark:

Signal left if taking any exit other than first

ghana:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Denmark	Ghana
Contact: General Emergency	112	191
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact general emergency to report traffic issues	18555
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurer or patrol services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended but not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

denmark:

112

ghana:

191

Contact: Traffic Police

denmark:

Contact general emergency to report traffic issues

ghana:

18555

Contact: Roadside Assistance

denmark:

Contact your insurer or patrol services

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

denmark:

Recommended but not mandatory

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Denmark	Ghana
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines proportional to salary, can be significant	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible license forfeiture, or jail	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, mandatory for front and rear seats	Moderate fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, use of hands-free required	Fines apply for holding and using a phone
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines and possible license points	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines usually handled through post or bank transfer	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 14 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

denmark:

Varies; fines proportional to salary, can be significant

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

denmark:

Substantial fines, possible license forfeiture, or jail

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

denmark:

Fines apply, mandatory for front and rear seats

ghana:

Moderate fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

denmark:

Fines apply, use of hands-free required

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

denmark:

Significant fines and possible license points

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

denmark:

Possible; fines usually handled through post or bank transfer

ghana:

Common

Payment: Deadline

denmark:

Varies; typically within 14 days

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay