Driving Differences: Ghana vs. Montenegro Explained

When navigating the roads of Ghana and Montenegro, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that affect their journeys. Key differences include speed limits, the presence of dedicated lanes for buses and cyclists, and varying alcohol limits. Understanding these nuances is vital for ensuring a secure and enjoyable driving experience in each country.

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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	Montenegro
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.
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	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

montenegro:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

montenegro:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

montenegro:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

montenegro:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

montenegro:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Montenegro
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

montenegro:

30 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Signals

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	Ghana	Montenegro
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Montenegro
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Montenegrin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Turns

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	Ghana		Montenegro
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Sometimes allowed, check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Documentation

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	Ghana	Montenegro
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Yes, periodic inspections 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

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

montenegro:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

montenegro:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

montenegro:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Montenegro
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Use common but regulated

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

montenegro:

Use common but regulated

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Montenegro
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

montenegro:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

montenegro:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

montenegro:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Montenegro
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available from several organizations; check locally
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

montenegro:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

montenegro:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

montenegro:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Montenegro
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Fines apply, amount varies
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Common for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Usually within 8 days

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

montenegro:

Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days