Is Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police appropriate for children?

"Alarm for Cobra 11" follows German highway police officers handling dangerous situations with strong action violence including car chases and crashes. While rated TV-14 with mild language and sexual content, the frequent intense action sequences and perilous scenarios make it better suited for older teens than younger children.

What age is Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police suitable for?

Our verdict for Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1996

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

A long-running German television series about a two-man team of highway police, originally set in Berlin and later in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Cast

Erdoğan Atalay

Semir Gerkhan

Gizem Emre

Dana Gerkhan

Nicolas Wolf

Max Tauber

Pia Stutzenstein

Victoriy "Vicky" Reisinger

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This action-drama show features fast-paced car chases, quick scene cuts, and intense audio typical of adult police procedurals, making it inappropriate for infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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