Your Illinois DUI Was 20 Years Ago — Why Is It Blocking Your License Now? An old Illinois DUI conviction can suddenly block your license renewal in another state due to the PDPS national database. Learn why this happens and how to clear the hold via online hearing — no travel to Illinois required. Tags old DUI Illinois license hold PDPS Illinois hold out of state Illinois DUI Illinois hold blocking license renewal clear Illinois DUI hold Read more about Your Illinois DUI Was 20 Years Ago — Why Is It Blocking Your License Now?