(1)The penalty fare provisions have effect in relation to travel on any Metro vehicle if an order under subsection (2) below is for the time being in force.
(2)The Secretary of State may by order (referred to in subsections (3) to (5) below as an“activating order”) provide that the penalty fare provisions shall have effect on and after such day as may be specified in the order.
(3)The revocation by the Secretary of State of an activating order shall be without prejudice to the power of the Secretary of State to make further activating orders.
(4)Any activating order, and any order revoking an activating order, may contain such supplementary, incidental and consequential provisions (including transitional provisions) as may appear to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient.
(5)No activating order may be made except at the request of the Executive.