Driving in Ghana vs. Norway: Key Safety Differences

When it comes to navigating the roads, Ghana and Norway present contrasting approaches that impact safety and driving practices. From lane markings to speed limits, these two countries exhibit notable variations. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for ensuring a secure driving experience while abroad, whether you're traveling through Ghana's bustling streets or Norway's scenic highways.

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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	Norway
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not standard in Norway.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Only permitted in specific situations, e.g., if the vehicle in front has signaled a left turn.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; 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: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants
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.

norway:

Used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

ghana:

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

norway:

Not standard in Norway.

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

norway:

Only permitted in specific situations, e.g., if the vehicle in front has signaled a left turn.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

norway:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

norway:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

norway:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

norway:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

norway:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

norway:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

ghana:

norway:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

norway:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

norway:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

norway:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Norway
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits

Urban Areas: Standard

ghana:

50 km/h

norway:

30-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

norway:

30 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

norway:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

norway:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

norway:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

norway:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

norway:

Electronic signs display current limits

Signals

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	Ghana	Norway
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Norway
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Norwegian; symbols are standard, with English in some places
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangular-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

norway:

Not used in Norway

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

norway:

Norwegian; symbols are standard, with English in some places

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

norway:

Triangular-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Ghana		Norway
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

norway:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

norway:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Ghana	Norway
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with a national driving license
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 inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	None
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

norway:

Accepted with a national driving license

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

norway:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

norway:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

norway:

None

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

norway:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Norway
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

norway:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Norway
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.02%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	High fines and possible license revocation

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

norway:

0.02%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

norway:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

ghana:

0.00%

norway:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

norway:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

norway:

High fines and possible license revocation

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Norway
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	02800
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or NAF
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

norway:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

norway:

02800

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

norway:

Check with your insurance provider or NAF

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

norway:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Norway
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; substantial fines and possible points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	1500 NOK
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	1700 NOK
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes, typically required

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

norway:

Varies; substantial fines and possible points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

norway:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

norway:

1500 NOK

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

norway:

1700 NOK

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

norway:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

norway:

Yes, typically required