What happens if you call 112 in the UK?
112 is only for emergency assistance. If you call the number for another reason, it is considered abuse (if you do it intentionally) or misuse (if you do it accidentally). Abuse of the emergency number is a criminal offence.
What does 112 mean in the UK?
national emergency response service
999 and 112 is the national emergency response service in the UK. 112 is the pan-European equivalent to 999 and can be used in the UK.
Is 111 the same as 999?
999 is for emergencies and 111 is for non-emergencies.
What happens if you accidentally call 999?
Warning for hoax callers All calls to the emergency services are recorded and we can always trace the number, even if the call is made from a withheld number. If you are found to be making a hoax call you could be fined or even sent to prison. Misuse of 999 and hoax calls are a criminal offence.
What country uses 112 for emergency?
What are the emergency response telephone numbers in foreign countries – police, ambulance, etc.?
| Country | Ambulance (Cell) | Fire (Cell) |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 112 | 112 |
| Gibraltar | 999 | 999 |
| Greece | 112, 166 | 112, 199 |
| Hong Kong | 999 | 999 |
What’s the difference between 999 and 112?
112: This operates exactly the same as 999 and directs you to exactly the same emergency call centre. The difference is that 112 works from any mobile phone from ANYWHERE in the world. In the UK, 112 also works on landline phones, calls are free and can be dialled from a locked mobile.
What happens if we call 112?
When you need a fire brigade or an ambulance, you thus call the emergency number 112 (or 100). When you call the emergency number 112 in India for the police, you are redirected to the emergency number 100. Because of this, valuable time is saved for dialing multiple numbers.