§ 23071 Course Direction Definitions

• •When directions like north, south, east, or west are used in describing paths or routes, they mean the true directions based on the Earth's actual north and south poles.
• •These directions are not based on magnetic compass readings, which can change over time.
• •This rule helps everyone understand and follow the same directions without confusion.

If a map or a set of instructions tells you to drive 10 miles north from your house to reach a park.

The direction 'north' here means the true north, as shown on most maps, not what a compass might show. This way, everyone follows the same path and ends up at the right place.