SB 2697: DOT; COUNTIES; MOTOR VEHICLES; SHOULDER LANES; REGISTRATION; EXPIRED REGISTRATION; OUT-OF-STATE MOTOR VEHICLES; HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES; ENFORCEMENT; PENALTIES

Prohibits vehicles from driving on the shoulder of a roadway, except in certain circumstances.  Specifies that a vehicle with an expired registration of one or more years may be subject to impoundment.  Requires an annual report to the Legislature.  Increases the fine amount for owners of out-of-state motor vehicles who fail to register the vehicle in the State.  Establishes minimum and maximum statutory penalties for violations relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes.  (CD1)