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Which emergency number calls the police?
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Correct answer: 17. 17 is the police number. It is used to report an offence, such as a theft or an assault. 15 is the SAMU (medical emergency service) and 18 is the fire service. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Annexe : les numéros d’urgence” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Annexe : les numéros d’urgence” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ 15Le 1515 is the SAMU number, for a medical emergency.
- ✓ 17Le 17Correct answer. 17 is the police number. It is used to report an offence, such as a theft or an assault. 15 is the SAMU (medical emergency service) and 18 is the fire service.
- ✗ 18Le 1818 is the fire service number.
- ✗ 114Le 114114 is for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quel numéro d'urgence permet d'appeler la police ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Quel numéro d'urgence permet d'appeler la police ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Annexe : les numéros d’urgence” (French).
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