talks to the engine by electronic sensor, not by a connection. that's why it was important. the company paid $49 million in civil penalties for failure to notify drivers quickly enough that gallons pedals could stick or become stuck under the wrong sized floor mats. officials who took a lot of heat also seemed relieved. >> we found when the complaint alleged that the brake didn't work or that the incident began when the driver stepped on the brake what most likely happened was pedal misapplication. >> well, pedal misapplication in case you're wondering translated, that means driver error. critics and class action lawyers i spoke with yesterday says this study flies in the face of evidence and is an injustice to the american people. >> it's simply a rewrite of history. if we look back at the testimony both from toyota and nhtsa just months ago they indicated sticky pedal was never a cause of