Almost 90% of votes cast on Sunday favoured a ban the battery-powered devices, official results showed. There was growing concern with the way some people were driving the scooters - weaving through traffic, dodging pedestrians on pavements, and getting up to speeds of 17mph (27km/h). New laws introduced in 2019 - including a requirement to wear high visibility clothing and not ride against the traffic flow - imposed a fine of €135 (£116; $146), and up to €1,500 for going over the speed limit