Driving in Ghana vs Maldives: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roadways of Ghana and the Maldives, motorists will encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their driving experiences. Key differences include driving sides—right in Ghana and left in the Maldives—as well as varying speed limits and road markings. Understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring safe navigation in both countries.

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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	Maldives
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used in certain situations, traditionally marks the center of the road where crossing is prohibited.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Often used on the edge of the road or for other specific purposes in the Maldives.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Yes, when safe and legal.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved primarily for buses; check local regulations.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	May be designated with road signs or markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Minimal
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Cyclists generally use the main road where space permits.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Usually not specifically marked in many areas.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Driving Side

ghana:

Right

maldives:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

maldives:

Used in certain situations, traditionally marks the center of the road where crossing is prohibited.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

ghana:

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

maldives:

Often used on the edge of the road or for other specific purposes in the Maldives.

Overtaking: On Left

ghana:

Yes

maldives:

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

maldives:

Yes, when safe and legal.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

ghana:

Use rightmost lane.

maldives:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

maldives:

Limited

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

maldives:

Reserved primarily for buses; check local regulations.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

maldives:

May be designated with road signs or markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

maldives:

Minimal

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

maldives:

Cyclists generally use the main road where space permits.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

maldives:

Usually not specifically marked in many areas.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

maldives:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

maldives:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Maldives
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	25 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	Not applicable
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	Not applicable
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common

Urban Areas: Standard

ghana:

50 km/h

maldives:

30 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

maldives:

25 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

maldives:

Not applicable

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

maldives:

Not applicable

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

maldives:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

maldives:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

maldives:

Common

Signals

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	Ghana	Maldives
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not commonly used in Maldives
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents	Allowed, but discouraged for non-emergencies
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Dhivehi and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Country-specific shapes and colors

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

maldives:

Not commonly used in Maldives

Horn Usage: Allowed

ghana:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

maldives:

Allowed, but discouraged for non-emergencies

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

maldives:

Dhivehi and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

maldives:

Country-specific shapes and colors

Turns

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	Ghana	Maldives
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign	Not allowed unless signed
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated	Typically allowed unless otherwise indicated
Special Turn Lanes	Yes, marked with arrows	Limited, mainly at main intersections

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

maldives:

Not allowed unless signed

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

maldives:

Typically allowed unless otherwise indicated

Special Turn Lanes

ghana:

Yes, marked with arrows

maldives:

Limited, mainly at main intersections

Documentation

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	Ghana	Maldives
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Periodic checks required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Usually displayed on the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

maldives:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

maldives:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

maldives:

Periodic checks required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

maldives:

Usually displayed on the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ghana:

Mandatory

maldives:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana	Maldives
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
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

ghana:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

maldives:

Common practice

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

maldives:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

ghana:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

maldives:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Maldives
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Less common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Fines can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

maldives:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

maldives:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

maldives:

Less common

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

maldives:

Fines can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Ghana		Maldives
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight		Appropriate lanes as per signage
Lane Usage: Left	Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe		Appropriate lanes as per signage

Lane Usage: Right

ghana:

Use for first exit or straight

maldives:

Appropriate lanes as per signage

Lane Usage: Left

ghana:

Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

maldives:

Appropriate lanes as per signage

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Maldives
Contact: General Emergency	191	119
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	Contact local police for traffic issues
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

maldives:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

maldives:

Contact local police for traffic issues

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ghana:

Mandatory

maldives:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Maldives
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; fines start from MVR 750
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe penalties including license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines for use without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within a specified time

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

maldives:

Varies; fines start from MVR 750

Common Fines: Alcohol

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

maldives:

Severe penalties including license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

maldives:

Fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

maldives:

Fines for use without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

maldives:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

maldives:

Possible for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

maldives:

Varies; typically within a specified time