What the police find out could cost you your driver's license. The proposal raises concerns.

The Ministry of Transport in the Czech Republic proposes allowing authorities to use police surveillance records when deciding on the revocation of driving licenses, aiming to combat fraud in driving schools. However, the Chief State Prosecutor, Lenka Bradáčová, warns that this could infringe on privacy rights and lead to misuse of police records. Past cases have shown that evidence obtained during police investigations may not be used for purposes other than the original investigation. The proposed law change would require consent from a state prosecutor before using such records. The Ministry seeks to expedite the process of addressing potential fraud without waiting for lengthy criminal proceedings. The Chief Justice and the Chief Prosecutor express concerns about the implications for privacy and the legality of evidence used in administrative decisions.