While I agree in theory, in practice I'm not sure.  Too many variables.  Where you live, how many dependants, etc 
  
Let's say I live in West Los Angeles and make $200,000 a year, married with 4 kids.  That's barely above the poverty line.  Now, if I lived in the high Desert and made $50,000 a year with no dependants, I would be rolling in cash.  Who would get the higher speeding ticket? 
  
Tim