Driving Differences: Ghana vs. Switzerland Explained

Discover the striking contrasts in road regulations and driving practices between Ghana and Switzerland. From unique lane markings to varying speed limits and alcohol thresholds, this comparison highlights essential safety considerations for travelers. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in either nation.

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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	Switzerland
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used for temporary road changes or construction zones.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used in temporary traffic management.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Not typically allowed, except in certain slow-moving traffic situations.
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.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

switzerland:

Used for temporary road changes or construction zones.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

ghana:

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

switzerland:

Used in temporary traffic management.

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

switzerland:

Not typically allowed, except in certain slow-moving traffic situations.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

switzerland:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

switzerland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

switzerland:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

switzerland:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

switzerland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

switzerland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

switzerland:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

switzerland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

switzerland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Switzerland
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	120 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
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, drivers can be fined on the spot.

Urban Areas: Standard

ghana:

50 km/h

switzerland:

30-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

switzerland:

30 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

switzerland:

120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

switzerland:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

switzerland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

switzerland:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

switzerland:

Yes, drivers can be fined on the spot.

Signals

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	Ghana	Switzerland
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Prepare to go
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Symbols are standard, French, German, Italian and Rumantsch languages are used
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangular-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

switzerland:

Prepare to go

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

switzerland:

Symbols are standard, French, German, Italian and Rumantsch languages are used

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

switzerland:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Ghana		Switzerland
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless a specific sign allows it
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Allowed unless prohibited by sign

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

switzerland:

Prohibited unless a specific sign allows it

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

switzerland:

Allowed unless prohibited by sign

Documentation

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	Ghana	Switzerland
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for non-French/German/Italian speaking licenses
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Vehicle inspection is required regularly; proof must be available
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Proof of inspection is kept in the vehicle

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

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

switzerland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for non-French/German/Italian speaking licenses

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

switzerland:

Vehicle inspection is required regularly; proof must be available

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

switzerland:

Proof of inspection is kept in the vehicle

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Switzerland
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

switzerland:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Switzerland
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common; police conduct random breath tests
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Substantial; fines can be based on income
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

switzerland:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

switzerland:

Common; police conduct random breath tests

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

switzerland:

Substantial; fines can be based on income

Test Refusal

ghana:

Can result in license suspension

switzerland:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Roundabouts

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	Ghana		Switzerland
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		No signaling normally required when entering
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight		Use for the first exit or straight

Signaling: Entering

ghana:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

switzerland:

No signaling normally required when entering

Lane Usage: Right

ghana:

Use for first exit or straight

switzerland:

Use for the first exit or straight

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Switzerland
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	140

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

switzerland:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

switzerland:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

switzerland:

140

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Switzerland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; CHF 40 to CHF 400+, can lead to license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	CHF 60
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	CHF 100
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Common; fines can be issued on the spot
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

switzerland:

Varies; CHF 40 to CHF 400+, can lead to license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

switzerland:

CHF 60

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

switzerland:

CHF 100

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

switzerland:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

switzerland:

Common; fines can be issued on the spot

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

switzerland:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay