Driving in Ghana vs. Romania: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the roadways of Ghana and Romania, understand the notable distinctions in regulations and practices that impact your travel experience. From speed limits to lane usage, each country presents its own unique set of guidelines. Familiarizing yourself with these essential driving nuances will enhance your safety and ensure a smoother journey abroad.

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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	Romania
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	Limited, mainly in urban areas
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 commonly used

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

romania:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

romania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

romania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

romania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

romania:

Limited, mainly in urban areas

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

romania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

romania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

romania:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

romania:

Not commonly used

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Romania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, common practice

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

romania:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

romania:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

romania:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

romania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

romania:

Not commonly used

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

romania:

Yes, common practice

Signals

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	Ghana	Romania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Romania
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Romanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangular-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

romania:

Not used in Romania

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

ghana:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

romania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

romania:

Romanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

romania:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Ghana		Romania
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

romania:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

romania:

Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

Documentation

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	Ghana	Romania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Yes, periodic inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on the 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

romania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

romania:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

romania:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

romania:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

romania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Romania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use expected

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

romania:

Moderate use expected

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Romania
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Considerable fines for offenses

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

romania:

0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

romania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

romania:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

romania:

Considerable fines for offenses

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Romania
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	Call 112 for police assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Call your insurance provider or a local service
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

romania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

romania:

Call 112 for police assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

romania:

Call your insurance provider or a local service

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

ghana:

Mandatory

romania:

Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

romania:

Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Romania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Hefty fines and possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Fines applicable; license points may be added
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days
Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment	Possible if fines are not paid	Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

romania:

Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

romania:

Hefty fines and possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

romania:

Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

romania:

Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

romania:

Fines applicable; license points may be added

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

romania:

Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

romania:

Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days

Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment

ghana:

Possible if fines are not paid

romania:

Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist