Driving Differences: Ghana vs Turkey Explained

When navigating the roads of Ghana and Turkey, understanding the striking contrasts in regulations and practices is vital for a secure journey. From lane usage to speed limits, these countries exhibit unique approaches. Notably, Turkey enforces stricter alcohol limits and features designated bus and cycle lanes, while Ghana emphasizes more flexible overtaking rules. Stay informed to ensure safe travels!

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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	Turkey
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not advised.	Generally not allowed, except in specific situations or if 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 with specific signs indicating bus lanes.
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.

turkey:

Generally not allowed, except in specific situations or if the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

ghana:

turkey:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

turkey:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

turkey:

Labeled with specific signs indicating bus lanes.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

ghana:

turkey:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

ghana:

N/A

turkey:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

ghana:

N/A

turkey:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

ghana:

N/A

turkey:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

turkey:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

turkey:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Ghana	Turkey
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	120 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
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines may be imposed immediately in certain circumstances.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

ghana:

50 km/h

turkey:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

80 km/h

turkey:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

ghana:

100 km/h

turkey:

120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

ghana:

100 km/h

turkey:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

ghana:

turkey:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

ghana:

N/A

turkey:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

ghana:

Yes

turkey:

Yes, fines may be imposed immediately in certain circumstances.

Signals

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	Ghana	Turkey
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Ghana	Not commonly used in Turkey
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use prohibited in urban areas from 22:00 to 07:00
Traffic Signs: Language	English	Turkish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangle-shaped with a white background and red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

turkey:

Not commonly used in Turkey

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

ghana:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

turkey:

Unnecessary use prohibited in urban areas from 22:00 to 07:00

Traffic Signs: Language

ghana:

English

turkey:

Turkish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

ghana:

Triangular with red border

turkey:

Triangle-shaped with a white background and red border

Turns

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	Ghana		Turkey
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Generally not allowed unless a specific sign permits it.
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless indicated		Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by sign

Right Turn On Red

ghana:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

turkey:

Generally not allowed unless a specific sign permits it.

U- Turns Allowed

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

turkey:

Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by sign

Documentation

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	Ghana	Turkey
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended for longer stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required alongside a foreign license
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory	Periodic inspection required for all vehicles
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle	Displayed on the windshield after inspection
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

turkey:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended for longer stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

ghana:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

turkey:

International Driving Permit required alongside a foreign license

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

ghana:

Mandatory

turkey:

Periodic inspection required for all vehicles

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

turkey:

Displayed on the windshield after inspection

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory

turkey:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Ghana		Turkey
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		More frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

turkey:

More frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Ghana	Turkey
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Yes, used occasionally	Common; checkpoints are frequent
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

ghana:

0.08%

turkey:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

ghana:

0.05%

turkey:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

ghana:

0.00%

turkey:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

turkey:

Common; checkpoints are frequent

Enforcement: Fines

ghana:

Substantial

turkey:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

ghana:

Can result in license suspension

turkey:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Ghana	Turkey
Contact: General Emergency	191	112
Contact: Traffic Police	18555	155
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or Turkish auto club services
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

ghana:

191

turkey:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

ghana:

18555

turkey:

155

Contact: Roadside Assistance

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

turkey:

Check with your insurance provider or Turkish auto club services

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

turkey:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Ghana	Turkey
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Varies; TL 140 to TL 400 and above, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines and penalty points, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Moderate fines	Approximately TL 160, points may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for holding and using a phone	Fines for holding a phone while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; moderate to substantial fines	Fines vary, penalty points apply
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes; fines may be imposed and collected immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically required to be paid promptly to avoid surcharges

Common Fines: Speeding

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

turkey:

Varies; TL 140 to TL 400 and above, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

turkey:

Varies; substantial fines and penalty points, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

ghana:

Moderate fines

turkey:

Approximately TL 160, points may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

turkey:

Fines for holding a phone while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

turkey:

Fines vary, penalty points apply

Payment: On The Spot

ghana:

Common

turkey:

Yes; fines may be imposed and collected immediately

Payment: Deadline

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

turkey:

Varies; typically required to be paid promptly to avoid surcharges