Ghana vs Lithuania: Driving Differences You Should Know

Discover the unique nuances of road travel between Ghana and Lithuania in our detailed comparison. From varying lane markings to distinct speed limits, the two nations present contrasting approaches to vehicle operation. Understanding these disparities is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey abroad. Join us as we explore the vital aspects of driving in these countries.

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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	Lithuania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Separation of opposing traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Passing permitted with caution.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; 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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

ghana:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

lithuania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

lithuania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

lithuania:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

lithuania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

lithuania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Lithuania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, issued by police.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

lithuania:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

80 km/h

lithuania:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

lithuania:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

Signals

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	Ghana	Lithuania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Indicates prepared to start
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Lithuanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

ghana:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Ghana		Lithuania
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Ghana	Lithuania
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	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Mandatory annual check
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

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

lithuania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Lithuania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

ghana:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

lithuania:

Common practice

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

lithuania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Lithuania
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.04%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common, particularly at night and weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Substantial; varies based on BAC level
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in penalties and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

lithuania:

0.04%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

lithuania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

Enforcement: Imprisonment

ghana:

Possible for severe offenses

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

Test Refusal

ghana:

Can result in license suspension

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Lithuania
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

lithuania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

lithuania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

lithuania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Lithuania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Mandatory, fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes, by police

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

lithuania:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

lithuania:

Yes, by police