USA. Larger cars and cheaper gasoline. They ysed to sell us parking tickets for the lots that were provided free by the venue. Now with an assembly hall they allow disabled to be let out by the door and have help. There are 40 reserved spots as required by law-not one extra. All taken by the early arrival fit elderly who still can get a doctor to write a prescription for parking. The other close lots where the drivers for disabled are directed has no wheel chair access. We have to have a state issued placard or can be towed. I have seen the police come take a look.
The year they tore down the ball stadium the parking permits by some quirk went to the well off congregations so the mercedes and better could park at the limited substitute venue. Our old chevies were sent to remote lots or we got to pay for bus rides from halls.
I worked less than 2 miles away so dropped off the crew and parked at work. Bicycles back. Thatsituation worked for restroom too if I wanted to avoid the unpleasant stalls. I had a key and burglar alarm status. I feel for you women.