a while ago i said i heard that you could not get a parking ticket if the attendant had not put it on your car i:e: you drove off in the process of him writing it out and everyone who replied on here said that was rubbish
in today news (bbc on line news)i read this so seems i was right
"They will also be able to issue a penalty even when a motorist has driven away before a ticket can be physically placed on their car.
Transport Minister Rosie Winterton said this was vital because "some people will drive away very quickly if they see a parking attendant approaching".