Driving in Ghana vs. South Korea: Key Safety Differences

Driving regulations vary significantly between Ghana and South Korea, influencing overall road safety. Key distinctions include speed limits, use of dedicated lanes, and alcohol consumption thresholds. While South Korea boasts clearer lane markings and stricter vehicle inspection requirements, Ghana permits a more lenient approach to overtaking and horn usage. Understanding these contrasts is crucial for safe travel in each country.

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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	South korea
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

south korea:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

south korea:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

south korea:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

south korea:

Reserved for buses during specified hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

south korea:

Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

south korea:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

south korea:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

south korea:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

ghana:

south korea:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

south korea:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

south korea:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	South korea
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	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	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

ghana:

50 km/h

south korea:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

south korea:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

ghana:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

80 km/h

south korea:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

south korea:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

south korea:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

south korea:

N/A

Signals

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	Ghana	South korea
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in South Korea
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Korean; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

south korea:

Not used in South Korea

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

south korea:

Korean; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

south korea:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Turns

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	Ghana		South korea
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Ghana	South korea
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Mandatory; proof must be displayed
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

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

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

south korea:

Mandatory; proof must be displayed

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

south korea:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		South korea
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

south korea:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Ghana	South korea
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

south korea:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

south korea:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

ghana:

0.00%

south korea:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

south korea:

Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

south korea:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

ghana:

Can result in license suspension

south korea:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	South korea
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

south korea:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

south korea:

Varies; often part of the general emergency network

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	South korea
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

south korea:

Varies; fines and license points given

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

south korea:

Yes