Areas designated for vehicle storage that are not located on a public road or thoroughfare constitute parking accommodations away from the street. This type of parking includes spaces in private lots, garages, and designated areas within commercial or residential properties. For example, a parking lot serving a shopping mall or a driveway leading to a house both exemplify this form of vehicular storage.
Such accommodations offer numerous advantages, including increased safety by reducing roadside congestion, improved traffic flow by preventing on-street obstruction, and enhanced accessibility for users of businesses and residences. Historically, the development of dedicated spaces away from the road has paralleled the increasing prevalence of automobiles and the need for organized vehicle management in urban and suburban environments.