Driving Differences: Ghana vs. Panama Safety Insights

When driving abroad, understanding the nuances of road regulations is crucial for safety and compliance. This comparison between Ghana and Panama reveals significant contrasts, from speed limits and lane usage to documentation requirements and traffic signals. Whether you're navigating urban streets or rural roads, being informed can enhance your driving experience and ensure peace of mind.

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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	Panama
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' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes, in some urban areas
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

panama:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

panama:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

panama:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

panama:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

panama:

Yes, in some urban areas

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

panama:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

panama:

Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

panama:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

panama:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Panama
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	25-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	70-90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common

Urban Areas: Standard

ghana:

50 km/h

panama:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

panama:

25-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

ghana:

80 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

80 km/h

panama:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

panama:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

panama:

70-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

panama:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

panama:

Common

Signals

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	Ghana	Panama
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Panama
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Spanish; 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

panama:

Not used in Panama

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

ghana:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

panama:

Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

panama:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

panama:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Ghana		Panama
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Generally not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

panama:

Generally not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

panama:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Ghana	Panama
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Mandatory every two years for new cars
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on windshield
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

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

panama:

Mandatory every two years for new cars

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

panama:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Panama
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

panama:

Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Panama
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% (zero tolerance)
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common, especially during weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

panama:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

ghana:

0.00%

panama:

0.00% (zero tolerance)

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

panama:

Common, especially during weekends

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

panama:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Panama
Contact: General Emergency	191	911
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	104
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

panama:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

panama:

104

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

panama:

Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

panama:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Panama
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; $50 to $150, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	$25 to $75
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Varies; fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	$50 to $150, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

panama:

Varies; $50 to $150, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

panama:

$25 to $75

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

panama:

Varies; fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

panama:

$50 to $150, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

panama:

Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations