The public should guard against fake messages on social media claiming that Hong Kong residents can apply for valid permanent Guangdong-Hong Kong Regular Quotas for their vehicles by their Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong & Macao Residents, commonly known as Home Return Permits.

Issuing the advisory today, the Transport Department clarified that applicants for the regular quotas have to meet the requirements stipulated by the Mainland authority and provide it with specified documents, such as business registration documents of both Guangdong and Hong Kong, to apply for the quotas.

Upon receipt of the Mainland Approval Notice from the Mainland authority, they may apply to the Transport Department for closed road permits for the designated land-based boundary control points.

Emphasising that the arrangements of the regular quotas must be jointly deliberated by the governments of both places holistically, the department said citizens should refer to official announcements and verify messages to avoid deception.

The incident will be referred to Police for follow-up, it added.