Driving in Ghana vs. Trinidad and Tobago: Key Differences

Exploring the distinct driving landscapes of Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago reveals notable contrasts in regulations and road etiquette. While Ghana drives on the right and allows overtaking on the left, Trinidad and Tobago adheres to left-side travel and restricts such maneuvers. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure and enjoyable travel experience in these vibrant nations.

ghanatrinidad and tobago

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	Trinidad and tobago
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, when safe and permitted.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Marked with signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Primarily for bicycles; be cautious of motor vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

ghana:

Right

trinidad and tobago:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

trinidad and tobago:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

ghana:

Yes

trinidad and tobago:

Overtaking: On Right

ghana:

Generally not advised.

trinidad and tobago:

Yes, when safe and permitted.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

ghana:

Use rightmost lane.

trinidad and tobago:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

trinidad and tobago:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

Marked with signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

trinidad and tobago:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

Primarily for bicycles; be cautious of motor vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Trinidad and tobago
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	65 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common, officers may issue fines directly

Urban Areas: Standard

ghana:

50 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

30-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

80 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

65 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

trinidad and tobago:

Common, officers may issue fines directly

Signals

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	Ghana	Trinidad and tobago
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not used in Trinidad and Tobago
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Traffic Signs: Language	English	English; 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

trinidad and tobago:

Not used in Trinidad and Tobago

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

ghana:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

trinidad and tobago:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Headlight Flash: Usage

ghana:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

trinidad and tobago:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

trinidad and tobago:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

trinidad and tobago:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Ghana		Trinidad and tobago
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Not typically allowed in urban areas; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

trinidad and tobago:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

trinidad and tobago:

Not typically allowed in urban areas; check for signs

Documentation

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	Ghana		Trinidad and tobago
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory		Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory		Annual inspection required

Insurance

ghana:

Liability insurance mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Annual inspection required

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana	Trinidad and tobago
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake	To warn of hazards
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries	Frequent use to communicate in traffic
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Flashing Lights: Usage

ghana:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

trinidad and tobago:

To warn of hazards

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

trinidad and tobago:

Frequent use to communicate in traffic

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

ghana:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

trinidad and tobago:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Trinidad and tobago
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Underage Drivers

ghana:

0.00%

trinidad and tobago:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

trinidad and tobago:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Trinidad and tobago
Contact: General Emergency	191	999 or 911
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	999 or use local police numbers
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact your insurance provider or the Automobile Association

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

trinidad and tobago:

999 or 911

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

trinidad and tobago:

999 or use local police numbers

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

trinidad and tobago:

Contact your insurance provider or the Automobile Association

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Trinidad and tobago
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; TT$ 500 and up, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	TT$ 1,000
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	TT$ 1,500
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	TT$ 2,000, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Rare; fines usually paid in person or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; TT$ 500 and up, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 1,000

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 1,500

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 2,000, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

trinidad and tobago:

Rare; fines usually paid in person or by mail

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; typically within 15-30 days