Driving Differences: Ghana vs. Jordan for Safe Travel

When exploring the roads of Ghana and Jordan, understanding their unique traffic regulations is essential for a secure driving experience. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol limits. Familiarizing yourself with these variances will help ensure a safer journey in both vibrant nations, enhancing your travel adventure.

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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	Jordan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge of the roadway.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	No specific bus lanes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited; primarily in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared with vehicular traffic.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Cycle symbols where applicable.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Jordan
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	50-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-120 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	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; common.

Urban Areas: Standard

ghana:

50 km/h

jordan:

50-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

jordan:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

ghana:

80 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

80 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

jordan:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

jordan:

Yes; common.

Signals

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	Ghana	Jordan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents	To avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Arabic and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

jordan:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Allowed

ghana:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

jordan:

To avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

ghana:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

jordan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Ghana		Jordan
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Varies by location; check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Ghana	Jordan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Annual inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

jordan:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

jordan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

jordan:

Annual inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

jordan:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ghana:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Jordan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use is common
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

jordan:

Moderate use is common

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

ghana:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Jordan
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

jordan:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

jordan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

jordan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Jordan
Contact: General Emergency	191	911
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

jordan:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

jordan:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ghana:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

jordan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Jordan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes, occasionally
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

jordan:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay