Ghana vs. Honduras: Driving Differences You Need to Know

As you prepare for your travels, understanding the nuances of road rules is crucial for a safe journey. This comparison between Ghana and Honduras reveals significant contrasts, from overtaking practices to speed limits and alcohol regulations. Familiarizing yourself with these distinctions will enhance your driving experience and ensure your safety on international roads.

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RIGHT

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	Honduras
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved primarily for public transportation vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or through signage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	In areas with dedicated bike paths.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Speed limits are typically static.

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

honduras:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

honduras:

Limited

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

honduras:

Reserved primarily for public transportation vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

honduras:

Labeled 'BUS' or through signage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

honduras:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

honduras:

In areas with dedicated bike paths.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

honduras:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

honduras:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

honduras:

Speed limits are typically static.

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Honduras
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	25 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	60-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	60-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Speed limits are typically static.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Infrequent
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Sometimes issued if stopped by police

Urban Areas: Standard

ghana:

50 km/h

honduras:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

honduras:

25 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

honduras:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

ghana:

80 km/h

honduras:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

80 km/h

honduras:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

honduras:

80-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

honduras:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

honduras:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

honduras:

Speed limits are typically static.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

ghana:

Yes

honduras:

Infrequent

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

honduras:

Sometimes issued if stopped by police

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

honduras:

Not used in Honduras

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

honduras:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

honduras:

Triangular-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Ghana		Honduras
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

honduras:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Ghana	Honduras
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Required annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

honduras:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

honduras:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ghana:

Mandatory

honduras:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

honduras:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Honduras
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Varies; more frequent in urban areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

honduras:

Varies; more frequent in urban areas

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Honduras
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Conducted; checkpoints common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Severe penalties apply
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in fines and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

honduras:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

honduras:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

ghana:

0.00%

honduras:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

honduras:

Conducted; checkpoints common

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

honduras:

Severe penalties apply

Test Refusal

ghana:

Can result in license suspension

honduras:

Can result in fines and license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Honduras
Contact: General Emergency	191	911 or 199
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	Contact via general emergency numbers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

honduras:

911 or 199

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

honduras:

Contact via general emergency numbers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ghana:

Mandatory

honduras:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

honduras:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Honduras
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; can be substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe penalties apply including possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines for use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Substantial fines and points
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Sometimes possible, depending on the violation

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

honduras:

Varies; can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

honduras:

Severe penalties apply including possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

honduras:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

honduras:

Fines for use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

honduras:

Substantial fines and points

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

honduras:

Sometimes possible, depending on the violation