The money fine for turning left at/on a red light is probably going to be over $100 but shouldn't be over $500 unless you ran/drove away from the cop car trying to pull you over, I'm not 100% sure...
Yes, always take the nearest lane. Someone turning right or a pedestrian can jump out. Change lanes if needed after the turn. It's both safer & the law. Most importantly, other drivers will...
Yes, but you are required to first stop and yield right of way to traffic turning in the same direction as you from the opposite lane (if it's a factor).
In many cities, a right on red is legal ONLY after you have made a full stop and there is no oncoming traffic. If you fail to stop and/or yield to traffic that has the green light, you will be...