How long is for driving without a license is up due to statue of limitation

If you were stopped for a motor vehicle violation the statute of limitations it 30 days.  There is some leeway if the driver is unknown but it would not extend it to 5 years.  Were you charged?  If you were charged they only have so long to bring the case to trial unless you are wilfully not present.  Then they have to show that they tried to serve you.  You should talk to a traffic attorney in the jurisdiction you were cited or believe you may have been cited.