Motorway lane allocation sign
A blue sign with a diagram showing the left lane exiting and two others continuing, and the following text.
Left lane destinations: Richmond; A6055; (A6108); Brough; Penrith; A66.
Right-hand two lanes destinations: The NORTH; Newcastle; Darlington [Airport symbol] (A66(M)); A1(M).
Junction number: 53.
This is the fabled Scotch Corner, signposted from many miles back - though when you get here, it's just a road junction, with a roundabout and a petrol station.