(CNN) New York authorities are investigating a drive-in concert in the Hamptons this weekend that appeared to violate the state's social distancing guidelines. The "Safe & Sound" benefit concert took place in Southampton Saturday, according to Jack Sterne, a spokesman for New York Gov. Gatherings over 50 bannedThe event page advertised the concert, headlined by The Chainsmokers , as a socially distanced drive-in benefit concert that would allow 600 vehicles. All non-essential gatherings of more than 50 people are currently banned in the state, with a maximum fine of $1,000 for violating social distancing protocol. All guests were instructed to self-monitor their daily temperature for two weeks prior to the event, the producers said.

Source: CNN July 28, 2020 05:25 UTC