MADISON, Wis. -- Some Madison area residents said that they have a solution to the rising cost of gas: Divorce your car.

Six residents did just that in a ceremony on State Street on Monday.

The six signed divorce papers to give up their cars and instead take part in the community car program, WISC-TV reported.

For a small annual fee, drivers can reserve a community car whenever they need one, and have gas and insurance paid for.

AAA officials said that Americans spend more than $9,000 a year on car expenses. That's the second highest household expense, coming after home expenses, like mortgage or rent, WISC-TV reported.

For more information about the community car effort, visit this Web site.