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International driving license – valid in Ghana

Instant Approval

Fast & Easy Process

Valid from 1 to 3 years

Drive Legally Overseas

Translated in 12 Languages

Recognized in over 150 countries

Worldwide Express Shipping​

Order my international driving permit now

Driving Rules in Ghana

Looking for a good surfing destination? Then Ghana is where you want to be! This African country has one of the best surfing beaches in the world. Be sure to drive your own car to experience Ghana to the fullest. Here are a few reminders before you book your trip.   

Important Reminders:

• In Ghana, it is right-hand driving.
• The minimum driving age is 18 years old. 
• Overtaking is on the left side. It is not permitted to pass another traffic proceeding in the same direction on a road when approaching the summit of a hill and curve and before or on a pedestrian crossing.
• Driving on the shoulders of the road is forbidden.
• The permitted blood alcohol level is 0.0 %.   
• Seat belts are mandatory.
• Speed limits are in urban areas – from 30 km/h to 50 km/h, on highways – 80 km/h, on motorways – 100km/h.
• The police phone number is 191.
• It is required to have in each vehicle: two warning triangles, first aid box with basic components, fire extinguisher (recharged after every six months), spare tire, lamps.
• Child under five years may not be ridden in the front seat of the motor vehicle.
• It is required to have in each vehicle: two warning triangles, first aid box with basic components, fire extinguisher (recharged after every six months), spare tire, lamps.
• It is permitted to turn right on red at a traffic light junction unless it interferes with traffic on green or pedestrian crossing.

Additional info for driving in Ghana

In some places, speed humps are used to reduce speed. To rent a car, a minimum driving age varies depending on vehicle classes. Normally, the minimum age is between 21 and 25. An additional request is drivers must have held their driver licenses at least for from 1 to 2 years. Some rental car agencies require from drivers below a fixed age limit to pay an additional fee. Drivers must have their driver licenses, car rent, and insurance documents, and road use certificates at all time while driving. If a case of an accident, foreign drivers should report the immediately to the police and provide the following details: date of an incident, name of insured, name of insurer, and country. Foreign cargo vehicles entering Ghana must obtain a temporary importation permit at a border. This permit is valid for 30 days. In a case of the permit is expired, a driver must return the vehicle to the same border entry to renew it. The maximum renewal period is 90 days. In Ghana, vehicle owners are required to pay the Road Safety Fee.

Driving in Ghana in the Winter

Ghana is an African country so winter is not a problem. Be sure to plan your trip well so you will not travel during rainy season. As long as you have your emergency kits handy, you should be good to go.

Enjoy your stay and have a safe travel.