According to a recent story, the use of street-legal golf cars is on the increase in Florida.  State records indicate that  there were 6,271 golf carts registered in 2010, up 14 percent from 2009 despite a lower level of government incentives.  The trend is being driven by the desire for people to live/work/play in one area as well as increased fuel prices.  A majority of the vehicle use is centered around gated or master planned communities and golf centered developments, although public road use is increasing as well.  Learn more:  Sun-sentinel.com