I live in Los Angeles and frequent the bay area a few times a year (rarely cross the bridge but I was at it in September 2012). Never heard about it before I read this thread. I see it is true but again, I've never heard about it.
This is the car rental info page for the Golden Gate bridge
http://www.goldengate.org/tolls/rentalvehicles.php
Last edited by CalItalian; May 8, 2013 at 11:43 pm