Driving in Finland vs. Ghana: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Finland and Ghana, understanding their unique driving regulations is crucial for a safe journey. Key distinctions include lane usage, speed limits, and alcohol policies, with Finland adopting stricter measures compared to Ghana. Familiarizing yourself with these variances can enhance your driving experience and ensure compliance with local norms abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in finland is 88

1.77 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for finland is 1.77 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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	Finland	Ghana
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not advised.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	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

Overtaking: On Right

finland:

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

ghana:

Generally not advised.

Bus Lanes: Presence

finland:

Yes

ghana:

Bus Lanes: Usage

finland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

ghana:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

finland:

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

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

finland:

Yes

ghana:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

finland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

finland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

ghana:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

finland:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

finland:

Yes

ghana:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

ghana:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Finland	Ghana
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-40 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 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

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

finland:

30-40 km/h

ghana:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

finland:

100-120 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

finland:

80-100 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

finland:

Yes

ghana:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits

ghana:

N/A

Signals

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	Finland	Ghana
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not commonly used	Not used in Ghana
Traffic Signs: Language	Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard	English
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with a yellow background	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

finland:

Not commonly used

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

Traffic Signs: Language

finland:

Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard

ghana:

English

Traffic Signs: Warning

finland:

Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

ghana:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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	Finland		Ghana
Right Turn On Red	Not generally allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Prohibited unless indicated

Right Turn On Red

finland:

Not generally allowed

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

finland:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

Documentation

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	Finland	Ghana
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker	Mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory for certain situations	Not mandatory

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

finland:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

finland:

Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

finland:

Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker

ghana:

Mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

finland:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

finland:

Mandatory for certain situations

ghana:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

finland:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Finland	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; checkpoints used	Yes, used occasionally
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial
Test Refusal	Results in license suspension	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

finland:

0.05%

ghana:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

finland:

0.02%

ghana:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

finland:

0.00%; zero tolerance

ghana:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

finland:

Common; checkpoints used

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

Enforcement: Fines

finland:

Can be substantial

ghana:

Substantial

Test Refusal

finland:

Results in license suspension

ghana:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Finland	Ghana
Contact: General Emergency	112	191
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact through 112	18555
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory, recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory, recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

finland:

112

ghana:

191

Contact: Traffic Police

finland:

Contact through 112

ghana:

18555

Contact: Roadside Assistance

finland:

Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

ghana:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Finland	Ghana
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on income	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, typically €85	Moderate fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, typically €100	Fines apply for holding and using a phone
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; usually drive must pay later	Common

Common Fines: Speeding

finland:

Varies; fines based on income

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Common Fines: Seat Belts

finland:

Fines apply, typically €85

ghana:

Moderate fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

finland:

Fines apply, typically €100

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

finland:

Fines apply

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

finland:

Possible; usually drive must pay later

ghana:

Common