Ok so Toyota was just fined $16.4 Million dollars to be paid to the US Government

"By paying the full civil penalty, Toyota is accepting responsibility for hiding this safety defect from NHTSA in violation of the law," a senior Transportation Department official says.

In January Toyota recalled 2.3 million cars because of the gas pedal. Toyota had no comment on the fine.

Can someone please explain why this money is going to the Government and not to Toyota owners? Where is this money going to? You can read more here : CLICKY

I'm thinking they (Gov.) are having one hell of a BBQ.