Bad law?

I can see no sense in the Government's proposal to introduce a new offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving which it is proposed will carry a maximum sentence of five years' imprisonment.  At present, a conviction for dangerous driving carries a maximum of two years inside.  So why doesn't it make sense?  Because it means that the length of sentence will depend on the severity of the consequences rather than the severity of the wrongdoing.  An accident caused by a really bad example of dangerous driving by a serial offender may produce just a minor injury, whereas a momentary lapse of attention by an otherwise careful driver may result in death.  The sentence should reflect the recklessness of your actions rather than your good or bad fortune regarding the outcome.