Motorway fork sign
A blue sign with a diagram showing a branch off the road ahead and the following text.
Forward destinations: The NORTH WEST; Birmingham [Solid triangle diversion symbol]; Coventry.
Exit destinations: Rugby; A426; [Hollow circle diversion symbol] [Hollow triangle diversion symbol] [Solid diamond diversion symbol]; Services.
Junction number: 1.
The M6 starts in a rural location near the village of Catthorpe, but "Rugby" is usually given as its start point since this is the nearest significant town. It's quite a big place now, its central location on the motorway network making it attractive for businesses.