Driving in Ghana vs. Tanzania: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Ghana and Tanzania, understanding the distinct driving regulations and customs is crucial for safety and compliance. Key differences include driving on opposite sides of the road, varying speed limits, and the presence of dedicated bus and cycle lanes in Tanzania. Familiarizing yourself with these contrasts can enhance your driving experience abroad.

ghanatanzania

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

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Ghana	Tanzania
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Yes
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; 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 dedicated lanes.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

ghana:

Right

tanzania:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

tanzania:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

ghana:

Yes

tanzania:

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

tanzania:

Yes

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

ghana:

Use rightmost lane.

tanzania:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

tanzania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

tanzania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

tanzania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

tanzania:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

tanzania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Ghana	Tanzania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30-50 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

tanzania:

30-50 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

ghana:

100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Signals

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Ghana	Tanzania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Tanzania
Traffic Signs: Language	English	English and Swahili; 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

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

tanzania:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

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

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

tanzania:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

tanzania:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Ghana	Tanzania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Required annually
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

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

tanzania:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

tanzania:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

tanzania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Ghana		Tanzania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate usage compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

ghana:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

tanzania:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Ghana		Tanzania
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally		Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial		Significant fines apply

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

tanzania:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

Emergency Services

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Ghana	Tanzania
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	112
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

tanzania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

tanzania:

112

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Ghana	Tanzania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; penalties can be severe
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Penalties enforced

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

Common Fines: Alcohol

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

tanzania:

Penalties enforced