112 was originally set up as a number which could be used by citizens who travel abroad, as they would only have to remember one number, wherever they go.
Algselt võeti 112 kasutusele numbrina, millel saaksid helistada välismaale reisivad kodanikud, kuna neil oleks nii vaja meelde jätta ainult üks number, ükskõik kuhu nad sõidavad.