Driving in Ghana vs. Greece: Essential Safety Tips

Explore the intriguing contrasts in vehicular regulations between Ghana and Greece. From speed limitations to lane usage, these nations exhibit unique driving norms that impact road safety. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for travelers, ensuring a secure and compliant journey abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in ghana is 24

1.036 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for ghana is 1.036 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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	Ghana	Greece
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

greece:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

greece:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

greece:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

greece:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

greece:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

greece:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Greece
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

greece:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

greece:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

greece:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Ghana	Greece
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Greece
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Greek and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

greece:

Not used in Greece

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

ghana:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Ghana		Greece
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

greece:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

greece:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Ghana	Greece
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

greece:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

greece:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Greece
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common; police may set up roadblocks
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

greece:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

greece:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

ghana:

0.00%

greece:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

greece:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

ghana:

Can result in license suspension

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Greece
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	100
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	10400 for ELPA assistance
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

greece:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

greece:

100

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Greece
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	€350, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	€100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	€350, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 10 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

greece:

€350, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

greece:

€100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

greece:

€350, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay