Electric vehicles authorized to use high-occupancy and dynamic shoulder lanes without a fee.

HF 2858 allows owners of all-electric vehicles to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) and dynamic shoulder lanes without paying a fee, provided they display a special decal. To obtain the decal, owners must pay a $24 fee and apply through the state, with decals valid for four years and not transferable. The bill requires the state to create a visible decal system, manage applications, and publicize the program through signage, websites, dealer notifications, and vehicle registration materials. This directly affects all-electric vehicle owners who must apply for decals to access fee-free lane use, while the state must implement the decal program and public education. The policy changes the existing fee structure for HOV lanes by exempting eligible EVs from charges.