Driving Differences: Ghana vs. Kazakhstan Explained

When navigating the roads of Ghana and Kazakhstan, understanding their distinct regulations is essential for ensuring a safe journey. Key contrasts include speed limits, alcohol consumption policies, and lane usage. While Ghana allows overtaking generally not advised, Kazakhstan permits it on multi-lane roads. Familiarizing yourself with these differences will enhance your driving experience abroad.

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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	Kazakhstan
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.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with specific signs and road markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Varies by region
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles where present.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

kazakhstan:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

kazakhstan:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

kazakhstan:

Reserved for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

kazakhstan:

Labeled with specific signs and road markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

kazakhstan:

Varies by region

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

kazakhstan:

Exclusive for bicycles where present.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

kazakhstan:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

kazakhstan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

kazakhstan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Kazakhstan
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

ghana:

50 km/h

kazakhstan:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

kazakhstan:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

kazakhstan:

80-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

ghana:

80 km/h

kazakhstan:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

80 km/h

kazakhstan:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

kazakhstan:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

kazakhstan:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

kazakhstan:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

kazakhstan:

N/A

Signals

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	Ghana		Kazakhstan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana		Not used in Kazakhstan
Traffic Signs: Language	English		Kazakh and Russian; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

kazakhstan:

Not used in Kazakhstan

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

kazakhstan:

Kazakh and Russian; symbols are standard

Turns

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

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

kazakhstan:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Ghana	Kazakhstan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Mandatory annual vehicle inspection
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on windshield
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

kazakhstan:

Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

kazakhstan:

Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

kazakhstan:

Mandatory annual vehicle inspection

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

kazakhstan:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

kazakhstan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Kazakhstan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

kazakhstan:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Kazakhstan
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

kazakhstan:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

kazakhstan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

kazakhstan:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

kazakhstan:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Kazakhstan
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	Call 102
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

kazakhstan:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

kazakhstan:

Call 102

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

kazakhstan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

kazakhstan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Kazakhstan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; can be up to several hundred USD equivalent
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Fines apply for non-use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines apply for handheld use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; fines can also be paid online or via banks

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

kazakhstan:

Varies; can be up to several hundred USD equivalent

Common Fines: Alcohol

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

kazakhstan:

Substantial fines, potential imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

kazakhstan:

Fines apply for non-use

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

kazakhstan:

Fines apply for handheld use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

kazakhstan:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

kazakhstan:

Possible; fines can also be paid online or via banks