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.  Beginning one year after the effective date of this Act, authorizes the Department of Transportation and law enforcement officers to impound vehicles with expired registrations of three years or more, under certain conditions.  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.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD2)