The 66-year-old was bored, so she called the emergency number 290 times. Now he will stand trial. What threatens her?

It would seem that everyone already knows to call the emergency number 112 only in situations when the intervention of emergency services is necessary, such as a threat to life or health or committing a crime. The number saves lives, and calling for a joke is associated today rather with the fun of young people who are not aware of the consequences of blocking it. Nothing could be more wrong, as shown by the situation that took place in Jawor in Lower Silesia.

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The 66-year-old called the emergency number 290 times. Now she faces serious consequences

In August, the Emergency Communication Center in Wrocław submitted an official notification regarding the intentional blocking of the emergency number. From January to June 2023, someone called 112 290 times to report events that never happened. established the identity of the prankster. It turned out to be a 66-year-old from Jawor. Each of the 290 calls she made was unfounded. Now unusual and harmful entertainment will lead to serious consequences, because the case has been taken to court. What threatens?

What are the risks of blocking an emergency number? Fines aren’t everything

There are serious consequences for blocking emergency numbers. According to the Code of Offenses:

Whoever intentionally, without a justified reason, blocks an emergency telephone number, hindering the proper functioning of the emergency notification center, is subject to arrest, restriction of liberty or a fine of up to PLN 1,500.

The same consequences threaten those who trigger a false alarm. What if we called 112 by accident? First of all, you need to explain the mistake to the operator as soon as possible. To avoid accidental emergency calls, lock the screen and keypad when you’re not using your device. Also, supervise your child playing with the phone.