Driving in Ghana vs. Myanmar: Key Safety Differences

Discover the distinct driving landscapes of Ghana and Myanmar as we delve into their unique traffic regulations and road etiquette. Key variations include overtaking practices, speed limits, and the mandatory use of safety equipment. Understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in these diverse nations.

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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	Myanmar
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
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.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

ghana:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

ghana:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

myanmar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	70 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

ghana:

50 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

myanmar:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

ghana:

80 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

80 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Signals

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	Ghana	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Myanmar
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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	Ghana		Myanmar
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless permitted by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Ghana	Myanmar
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ghana:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Myanmar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use, more common in cities
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Move to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

ghana:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

ghana:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	191	199
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ghana:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; else must be paid at office

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office