like in the U.S. we call 911 for emergency, but what do the people in U.K. call for emergency?
2007-03-22 15:14:03 · 21 answers · asked by ALESANA 7 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
we have a choice of TWO numbers in an emergency. the first is the original and old one 999.
the second is one shared with the rest or majority of the EU and that is to dial 112
however it is a criminal offence to dial the numbers when there is not a genuine emergency. and every call can be traced within a matter of seconds before you even get to speak to an operator. you can still be found if you attempt to withhold your phone number. this is a safety feauture allegedly (or so i heard) incase someone needs help but is unable to speak the line is traced and police are dispatched first and then they can cal in one of the other services should they be needed. (or at least that was what i heard many years ago).
why do you need to know this?
are you planning hoax calls?
are you planning a trip to the UK, and you are preparing for the worst?
i hope that helps!
2007-03-22 15:31:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
999
2007-03-23 09:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by HLW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
999
2007-03-23 08:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by becks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
999
2007-03-22 15:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
999
2007-03-22 15:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by ilovebasketball 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
999
2007-03-22 15:16:45 · answer #6 · answered by SWANNY AND SNUGGLES! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
999 or 112
2007-03-22 15:42:29 · answer #7 · answered by futamus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have 999 or we can also do 112.
2007-03-23 00:40:31 · answer #8 · answered by Unhinged.... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
999 is the normal for emergency , but you can ring the police station direct without going throw the operator , when you ring 999 the operator asks which emergency do you wont (IE) police, fire or ambulance ,saves a bit of time if you ring direct.
2007-03-23 01:56:17 · answer #9 · answered by fafandloo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
999 is the UK emergency
112 is the EU emergency number
both can be used in the UK
2007-03-22 18:51:17 · answer #10 · answered by claire d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋