Ghana vs. Slovakia: A Driving Safety Comparison

Explore the intriguing contrasts in motoring practices between Ghana and Slovakia. From speed regulations to lane usage, understanding these variances is essential for ensuring safety on foreign roads. While Ghana allows right turns on red, Slovakia enforces stricter rules, including zero tolerance for alcohol. Discover more about these unique driving landscapes to enhance your travel experience.

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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	Slovakia
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
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
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.

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

slovakia:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

slovakia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

slovakia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

slovakia:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

slovakia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

slovakia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

slovakia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

slovakia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

slovakia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Slovakia
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	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: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

slovakia:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

slovakia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

ghana:

80 km/h

slovakia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

slovakia:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

slovakia:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

slovakia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Signals

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	Ghana	Slovakia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Slovakia
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Slovak; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangular-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

slovakia:

Not used in Slovakia

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

slovakia:

Slovak; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

slovakia:

Triangular-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Ghana		Slovakia
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

slovakia:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

slovakia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Ghana	Slovakia
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 along with local license
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Mandatory and regular inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on 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

slovakia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

slovakia:

International Driving Permit required along with local license

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

slovakia:

Mandatory and regular inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

slovakia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

slovakia:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Slovakia
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

slovakia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Slovakia
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

slovakia:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

slovakia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

slovakia:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

slovakia:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Slovakia
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	158
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

slovakia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

slovakia:

158

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

slovakia:

Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

slovakia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Slovakia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	€50 to €150, points in some regions
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	€100 to €200, points in some regions
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	€100 to €250, points on license possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

slovakia:

Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

slovakia:

€50 to €150, points in some regions

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

slovakia:

€100 to €200, points in some regions

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

slovakia:

€100 to €250, points on license possible

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

slovakia:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay