Driving Differences: Ghana vs Latvia for Safe Travels

Driving in Ghana and Latvia presents unique challenges and regulations that every traveler should be aware of. Key distinctions include speed limits, the presence of dedicated bus and cycle lanes, and varying alcohol limits for drivers. Understanding these critical factors can significantly enhance your safety and confidence while navigating unfamiliar roads.

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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	Latvia
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Not commonly practiced; generally only when the lane is clear.
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	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

latvia:

Not commonly practiced; generally only when the lane is clear.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

latvia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

latvia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

latvia:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

latvia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

latvia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

latvia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

latvia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

latvia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Latvia
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common; fines are often issued immediately

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

latvia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

latvia:

90 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

latvia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

latvia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

latvia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

latvia:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

latvia:

Common; fines are often issued immediately

Signals

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	Ghana	Latvia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Latvia
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Latvian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangle-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

latvia:

Not used in Latvia

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

ghana:

Signal when exiting

latvia:

Signal when entering and exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

latvia:

Latvian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

latvia:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Ghana		Latvia
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

latvia:

Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise

Documentation

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	Ghana	Latvia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted, no International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Annual vehicle inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on 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

latvia:

Accepted, no International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

latvia:

Annual vehicle inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

latvia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

latvia:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Latvia
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks		Pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

latvia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

ghana:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

latvia:

Pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Latvia
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common, especially on weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Substantial, varies based on BAC
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

latvia:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

latvia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

latvia:

Common, especially on weekends

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

latvia:

Substantial, varies based on BAC

Test Refusal

ghana:

Can result in license suspension

latvia:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Latvia
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	Varies; dial 112 for emergencies
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

latvia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

latvia:

Varies; dial 112 for emergencies

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

latvia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

latvia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Latvia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; €20 to €300, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	€20 to €40, fines vary
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	€10 to €30, fines vary
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	€30 to €70, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Common; fines can often be settled at the time
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

latvia:

Varies; €20 to €300, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

latvia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

latvia:

€20 to €40, fines vary

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

latvia:

€10 to €30, fines vary

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

latvia:

€30 to €70, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

latvia:

Common; fines can often be settled at the time

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

latvia:

Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days