Abstract: An electronic license plate system capable of changing information displayed thereon and method for the same is a display device installed on in a motor vehicle showing information according to random instructions given by a traffic control system, serving as an illuminated license plate for easy visual identification. The displayed contents of the license plate varies with time and location to prevent counterfeiting or a shut-down event, and alertness and road security may be raised in areas with poor visibility due to the illuminated license plate. The electronic license plate working with the traffic control system may reach the functions of unmanned charge, dynamic geographic information, unmanned traffic control, road use information, and traffic statistics, and may provide a functional intelligent traffic system (ITS) for prevention of license plate counterfeiting and vehicle theft.