Driving in Ghana vs. Netherlands: Key Safety Differences

Explore the intriguing contrasts in road regulations and practices between Ghana and the Netherlands. This comparison reveals notable variations in lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol tolerance. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for ensuring a secure driving experience abroad, allowing travelers to navigate roads with confidence 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	Netherlands
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used in the Netherlands, replaced by solid white lines on the road edges.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not typically used; centerlines are usually white.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS', 'LIJNBUS' or 'TAXI'; 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 often distinct red coloring.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

netherlands:

Not commonly used in the Netherlands, replaced by solid white lines on the road edges.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

ghana:

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

netherlands:

Not typically used; centerlines are usually white.

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

netherlands:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

netherlands:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

netherlands:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

netherlands:

Labeled 'BUS', 'LIJNBUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

netherlands:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

netherlands:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

netherlands:

Bicycle symbols and often distinct red coloring.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

netherlands:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

netherlands:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

netherlands:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Netherlands
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80-100 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	Yes, but fines are often mailed after citation

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

netherlands:

30 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

netherlands:

100-130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

netherlands:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

netherlands:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

netherlands:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

netherlands:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

netherlands:

Yes, but fines are often mailed after citation

Signals

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	Ghana	Netherlands
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Netherlands
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Dutch; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

netherlands:

Not used in Netherlands

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

netherlands:

Dutch; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

netherlands:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Ghana		Netherlands
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed unless a green arrow is present
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Usually prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

netherlands:

Not allowed unless a green arrow is present

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

netherlands:

Usually prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs

Documentation

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	Ghana	Netherlands
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not necessary
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for up to 185 days if accompanied by an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Periodic technical inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	No sticker used; information in vehicle registration
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

netherlands:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not necessary

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

netherlands:

Accepted for up to 185 days if accompanied by an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

netherlands:

Periodic technical inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

netherlands:

No sticker used; information in vehicle registration

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

netherlands:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Netherlands
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

netherlands:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Netherlands
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Can be substantial, and may lead to license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

netherlands:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

netherlands:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

ghana:

0.00%

netherlands:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

netherlands:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

netherlands:

Can be substantial, and may lead to license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Ghana		Netherlands
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		No signal required unless exiting immediately

Signaling: Entering

ghana:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

netherlands:

No signal required unless exiting immediately

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Netherlands
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	Call 112 for police assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or ANWB
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

netherlands:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

netherlands:

Call 112 for police assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

netherlands:

Check with your insurance provider or ANWB

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

netherlands:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Netherlands
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; can be significant, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; fines also typically paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; payment within specified period required

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

netherlands:

Varies; can be significant, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

netherlands:

Possible; fines also typically paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

netherlands:

Varies; payment within specified period required